Python Operator Precedence

1. What is Operator Precedence?

Operator precedence means which operator Python runs first when there are many operators in one line.

In simple words:
👉 It is the order of calculation.

Just like math:

• Multiply before add

• Divide before subtract

Python follows similar rules.

2. Simple Example

Look at this code:

Output:

Why?

• 5 * 2 is done first → 10

• Then 10 + 10 → 20

3. Using Brackets (Parentheses)

Brackets () have highest priority.

Example

Output:

Here:

• 10 + 5 is done first → 15

• Then 15 * 2 → 30

4. Basic Operator Precedence Order (Easy List)

From highest priority to lowest:

1. () – Brackets

2. ** – Power

3. * / // % – Multiply, Divide

4. + - – Add, Subtract

5. Comparison (> < == !=)

6. Logical (and, or, not)

5. Power vs Multiply

Example

Output:

Explanation:

• 2 ** 3 → 8

• 8 * 2 → 16

6. Multiply vs Add

Example

Output:

7. Comparison Precedence

Example

Output:

Explanation:

• 5 + 3 → 8

• 10 > 8 → True

8. Logical Operator Precedence

Example

Output:

Explanation:

• and runs before or

• False and False → False

• True or False → True

9. Use Brackets to Avoid Confusion

Best practice:
👉 Always use () to make code clear.

Example

10. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Assuming Left to Right Always

Wrong expectation: 36
Correct answer: 16

❌ Forgetting Brackets

Better:

11. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

12. Summary (Operator Precedence)

✔ Precedence decides calculation order
✔ Brackets () run first
✔ Power before multiply
✔ Multiply before add
✔ Use brackets for clarity

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