divide (/)
Use / to divide the first argument oper1 by the second argument oper2.
Note that you can use this function to divide integer values or decimal values.
However, you should use the same type for both oper1 and oper2 values.
Basic syntax
To divide oper1 by oper2, use the following syntax:
(/ oper1 oper2)
Arguments
Use the following arguments to specify the values for division using the / Pact function.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
oper1 | integer or decimal | Specifies the value of the dividend. |
oper2 | integer or decimal | Specifies the divisor. |
Return value
The / function returns the result of dividing oper1 by oper2.
Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to use the / function to divide two values in a Pact REPL:
pact> (/ 10.0 2.0)
5.0
pact> (/ 8 3)
2