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# PostgreSQL MOD() Function

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**Summary**: In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the PostgreSQL `MOD()` function to perform the modulo operation, returning the remainder after dividing the first argument by the second one.

## Introduction to the PostgreSQL MOD() function

The MOD() function allows you to perform a modulo operation, returning the remainder after dividing the first argument by the second one.

Here's the basic syntax of the PostgreSQL `MOD()` function:

```sql
MOD(dividend,divisor)
```

In this syntax:

- `dividend`: The `dividend` is a number that you want to divide.
- `divisor`: The `divisor` is the number by which you want to divide the dividend.

The `divisor` must not be zero (0), otherwise, the function will issue the division by zero error.

The `MOD()` function returns a number whose [data type](../postgresql-tutorial/postgresql-data-types) is the same as the input argument. It returns NULL if either `dividend` or `divisor` is `NULL`.

## PostgreSQL MOD() function examples

Let's explore some examples of using the MOD() function.

### 1) Basic PostgreSQL MOD() function examples

The following example uses the `MOD()` function to get the remainder of two integers:

```sql
SELECT MOD(15,4);
```

Output:

```
 mod
-----
   3
(1 row)
```

The following statement uses the `MOD()` function to get the remainder of 15 and -4:

```sql
SELECT MOD(15,-4);
```

Output:

```
 mod
-----
   3
(1 row)
```

But the following statement returns a negative result:

```sql
SELECT MOD(-15,4);
```

The remainder is a negative number:

```
 mod
-----
  -3
(1 row)

```

Similarly, the following statement returns the same negative remainder number:

```sql
SELECT MOD(-15,-4);
```

Output:

```
 mod
-----
  -3
(1 row)
```

### 2) Using the MOD() function with decimal numbers

The following example uses the `MOD()` function to calculate the remainder when dividing 10.5 by 3, resulting in 1.5:

```sql
SELECT MOD(10.5, 3);
```

Output:

```
 mod
-----
 1.5
(1 row)
```

## Summary

- Use the PostgreSQL `MOD()` function to find the remainder after dividing one number by another.

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