Modulo & Modular Arithmetic Calculator (a mod m & Modular Inverses
### Number Theory & Cryptography: Modular Arithmetic 1. **Clock Arithmetic**: In a 12-hour clock system, 9 o'clock plus 5 hours equals 2 o'clock because \ \bmod 12 = 14 \bmod 12 = 2\). 2.
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For example, evaluating \(29 \bmod 7\) and \(29^3 \bmod 7\): Division gives \ + 1\), so \ (\(29 \equiv 1 \pmod 7\)). Modular exponentiation gives \. The modular multiplicative inverse is \(29^{-1} \equiv 1 \pmod 7\).
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Number Theory & Cryptography: Modular Arithmetic
- Clock Arithmetic: In a 12-hour clock system, 9 o'clock plus 5 hours equals 2 o'clock because \ 12 = 14 12 =
2.
- Public-Key Cryptography (RSA & Diffie-Hellman): Modern internet encryption relies fundamentally on modular exponentiation where computing the forward operation is instantaneous, but calculating the discrete logarithm is computationally intractable.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Dividend Integer (a) (e.g. 29), Modulus Integer (m) (e.g. 7 (divisor / clock base)), and Power Exponent (b [Optional for aᵇ mod m]) (e.g. 3 (computes 29³ mod 7)). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Modular Arithmetic \& Congruence equations:
Division Algorithm: a = q × m + r (0 r < m)
Modulo Operation: a m = r
Modular Congruence: a b ±od m m (a - b)
Modular Exponentiation: c = a^b m
Modular Inverse: a × a^-1 1 ±od m (exists iff (a, m) = 1)
Worked Example
For example, evaluating 29 7 and 29^3 7: Division gives \ + 1, so \ (29 1 ±od 7). Modular exponentiation gives \. The modular multiplicative inverse is 29^-1 1 ±od 7.
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