Arithmetic without fractions. A computer performing integer arithmetic ignores any fractions that are derived. For example, 8 divided by 3 would yield the whole number 2. See integer. THIS DEFINITION ...

Floating-point arithmetic can be expensive if you're using an integer-only processor. But floating-point values can be manipulated as integers, asa less expensive alternative. One advantage of using a ...

You can use text expressions to generate partial or complete arithmetic or logical expressions. The macro processor resolves text expressions before it evaluates the arithmetic or logical expressions.