python intersecton of lists code example

Example 1: intersection of two lists python

>>> a = [1,2,3,4,5]
>>> b = [1,3,5,6]
>>> list(set(a) & set(b))
[1, 3, 5]

Example 2: python list INTERSECTION

a = ['apple', 'banana', 'pear']
b = ['fridge', 'stove', 'banana']

a & b == ['banana'] #True