Reference for Processing version 1.2. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name

/ (divide)

Examples
int g = 50 / 5;  // Sets g 10
int h = g / 5;   // Sets h 2
Description Divides the value of the second parameter by the value of the first parameter. The answer to the equation 20 / 4 is 5. The number 20 is the sum of 4 of the number 5. As an equation we see that 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20.
Syntax
value1 / value2
Parameters
value1 int or float
value2 int or float, but not zero (it is not possible divide by zero)
Usage Web & Application
Related * (multiply)
% (modulo)
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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