So i've been looking into modulo recently. I'm trying to improve my math skills, which are not the best if i'm honest. But something i am trying to improve. I understand how this works i think. I am also quite competent with long division. However something is bugging me and i can't seem to find an answer for it online.
I know that 7 % 5 = 2 (5 goes into 7 once, with a remainder of 2).
What i don't understand is this;
1 % 3 = 1
How can this be, 3 goes into 1, 0 times, with a remainder of 3? Surely the answer to 1 % 3 = 3?
Can anyone explain this in its most simplest terms please?
Am i correct in thinking that if the dividend (1) is less than the devisor (3) which we know will equal 0 remainder x, it just uses the dividend as the result?
Thanks for your help.