JavaScript Quiz – can NaN be really equal to NaN

Not A Number (NaN) –

NaN property stands for “Not A Number” value. This indicates that a value is not a legal number. So NaN can be equal to NaN

In order to check number is a legal number use the isNaN() global function.

NaN property syntax –

Number.NaN

isNaN() Function Syntax –

isNaN()

For more detail about Not a Number NaN click here.

JavaScript Question

In this javascript quiz, find out NaN can be really equal to NaN but is Not a Number is not a legal number that can not be matched together.

First, declare a variable valueOne using the let keyword and assign NaN value to it.

let valueOne = NaN;

First, declare another variable valueTwo using the let keyword and assign NaN value to it.

let valueTwo = NaN;

Now, comparing an valueOne and valueTwo together with equal and typed equal.

console.log(valueOne == valueTwo);

console.log(valueOne === valueTwo);

Any idea, what should be the output of above console log statement.

Explanation

Now, you know the answer is false, false. But why as they both looks same. Let me explain.

InShort – According to IEEE 754 specifications any operation performed on NaN values should yield a false value or should raise an error.

So, NaN gives false output when compare with NaN. If NaN not equal to NaN.

Then typed equal also gives the false output.

console.log(valueOne == valueTwo); // false

console.log(valueOne === valueTwo); // false

At last, That’s why we get an answer “false, false“.

Let me know in the comment section, what you think about it.

I hope you understand the concept and logic behind it.

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