title: Explanation of 1 mod 3
body: <p>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. </p>
  
  <p>I know that 7 % 5 = 2 (5 goes into 7 once, with a remainder of 2). </p>
  
  <p>What i don't understand is this;</p>
  
  <p>1 % 3 = 1 </p>
  
  <p>How can this be, 3 goes into 1, 0 times, with a remainder of 3? Surely the answer to 1 % 3 = 3? </p>
  
  <p>Can anyone explain this in its most simplest terms please?</p>
  
  <p>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?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks for your help.</p>