Mathematical operations in Python
Arithmetic operators are used to perform mathematical operations in Python. The basic arithmetic operators include addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), and division (/). Python also provides floor division (//) which returns the quotient without the remainder, modulus (%) which returns the remainder of division, and exponentiation (**) for raising a number to a power. Unlike some languages, Python's division operator always returns a float when dividing integers unless you use floor division. Python follows standard mathematical operator precedence: parentheses have the highest precedence, followed by exponentiation, then multiplication, division, and modulus (with equal precedence), and finally addition and subtraction (with equal precedence). Operators with the same precedence are evaluated from left to right. Understanding these operators is fundamental for any mathematical computation in Python programs, from simple calculations to complex algorithms.