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Lua arithmetic operators

Lua reference for lua arithmetic operators.

Syntax

local total = 7 + 3
local power = 2 ^ 3

Examples

Lua arithmetic operators example

A focused example you can adapt while practising.

local total = 7 + 3
local power = 2 ^ 3

Best practices

  • Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
  • Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.

Runtime & versions

Lua interpreter or a host application. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.

Lua reference manuals

Specifications & further reading