How Does Modulus Divison Work

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I don't really understand how modulus division works. I was calculating 27 % 16 and wound up with 11 and I don't understand why.

I can't seem to find an explanation in layman's terms online. Can someone elaborate on a very high level as to what's going on here?

EDIT: Thanks for all your answers. You guys are incredibly quick. It all makes sense now.

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