Definitions
- Used in mathematics to refer to the fractional part of a logarithm. - Refers to the decimal part of a number after the whole number has been removed. - Used in computing to describe the part of a floating-point number that represents its precision.
- Refers to the amount left over after division. - Used in mathematics to describe the integer part of a quotient. - Describes the leftover or unused portion of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are mathematical terms.
- 2Both involve dividing numbers.
- 3Both describe parts of a whole.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Mantissa refers to the decimal part of a number, while remainder refers to the amount left over after division.
- 2Usage: Mantissa is used in logarithmic and computing contexts, while remainder is used in arithmetic and general contexts.
- 3Calculation: Mantissa is calculated by subtracting the integer part of a number from the original number, while remainder is calculated by dividing two numbers and finding the amount left over.
- 4Value: Mantissa is always between 0 and 1, while remainder can be any positive integer.
- 5Application: Mantissa is used to determine the precision of a floating-point number, while remainder is used to find the leftover amount after division.
Remember this!
Mantissa and remainder are both mathematical terms that describe parts of a whole. However, they differ in their definition, usage, calculation, value, and application. Mantissa refers to the decimal part of a number and is used in logarithmic and computing contexts, while remainder refers to the amount left over after division and is used in arithmetic and general contexts.
