Example
Get the highest value from different pairs of numbers:
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System.out.println(Math.max(2.0, 0.25));
System.out.println(Math.max(31.2f, 18.0f));
System.out.println(Math.max(14, 22));
System.out.println(Math.max(96L, 2048L));
Definition and Usage
The max() method returns the number with the highest value from a pair of numbers.
Tip: Use the min() method to return the number with the lowest value.
Syntax
One of the following:
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public static double max(double x, double y)
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public static float max(float x, float y)
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public static int max(int x, int y)
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public static long max(long x, long y)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A number. |
| y | Required. A number. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A double, float, int or long value representing the highest of two numbers. |
|---|---|
| Java version: | Any |