JS Arithmetic

JavaScript arithmetic operators are used to perform arithmetic on numbers (literals or variables).

Arithmetic Operators

A typical arithmetic operation operates on two numbers. The two numbers can be literals, variables, or expressions.

Operator	Description
+	Addition
-	Subtraction
*	Multiplication
**	Exponentiation (ES2016)
/	Division
%	Modulus (Division Remainder)
++	Increment
--	Decrement

Addition and Subtraction

The addition operator (+) adds numbers together. The subtraction operator (-) subtracts numbers.

Multiplication and Division

The multiplication operator (*) multiplies numbers. The division operator (/) divides numbers.

Operator Precedence

Operator precedence describes the order in which operations are performed in an arithmetic expression. Multiplication (*) and division (/) have higher precedence than addition (+) and subtraction (-).

As in traditional school mathematics, the precedence can be changed by using parentheses.