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Congruence defines modular arithmetic.
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A number is congruent to <math>m \pmod{n}</math> if it leaves a remainder of <math>m</math> when divided by <math>n</math>.  For instance, <math>49\equiv 4 \pmod{5}</math> because <math>49</math> leaves a remainder of <math>4</math> when divided by <math>5</math>.  (<math>\equiv</math> is the congruent sign)
 
 
 
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