Simplify the following:
255 mod 16
Also, does 16 divide 255?
Define modulus:
Remainder of a ÷ b
In this case, a = 255 and b = 16
Calculate whole number part:
16 goes into 255 a total of 15 times
16 x 15 = 240
Calculate remainder part:
Remainder = a - whole number
Remainder = 255 - 240
Final Answer
255 mod 16 ≡ 15
This means that 16 does not divide 255 → 16∤255
This means that 16 does not divide 255 → 16∤255
