Division help in python

[Serhiy Storchaka]

On 07.09.12 15:53, Ramyasri Dodla wrote:
> I am brand new to python. checking over basic stuff. I came across the 
> problem while doing so. If any body aware of the problem, kindly respond me.
> 
>  >>> 5/10
> 0
>  >>> - 5/10
> -1
> 
> The second case also should yield a 'zero' but it is giving a -1

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