PHP division returns different result (Linux/Windows)

Question

I make a simple division using php. Then I test the result in a windows machine running apache and in a linux machine running apache as well.

 WINDOWS: 1/15 returns 0.066666666666667
 LINUX: 1/15 returns   0.0666666666667

Any suggestions why this is happening? Is it php, apache or OS?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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In general, the size of a PHP float is platform-dependent, so you should not make any assumptions if you want portable code.

However, the difference you see might also be caused by a difference in configuration settings. The printed value of a floating-point value depends on the precision setting.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

Community

answered Mar 04 '13 at 13:58

Heinzi

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 04 '13 at 13:58

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php config. floating point precision settings. number of decimal places option.

answered Mar 04 '13 at 13:58

Dave

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