How do I limit a number, returned by a JS calcualation, to a predetermined Max value?

Question

I have a JS calculation that returns a number. I need a Javascript function that limits that number to a max value. If the number returned by the calculation is greater than Max(a predetermined value) change the number to the Max value. I am clueless where to begin. Need help please.

Answer 1

You could take Math.min.

limitedValue = Math.min(calculationResult, maxValue);

Answer 2

You can insert an If statement to check the value of the number and then decide if you want to show the value or an defined value.

const output = document.querySelector('[data-output]')
const button = document.querySelector('[data-button]')

button.addEventListener('click', () => {
const number = Math.floor(Math.random()*10)
if (number <= 5) {
output.innerText = number
} else
output.innerText = 'number over 5'
})

<output data-output></output><br />
<button data-button>Random Number 1-10</button>