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Basic Calculator

Everyday arithmetic, kept simple.

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Result appears here.

Supports + − × /, parentheses and decimals. The expression is parsed safely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

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A worked example

01 / EXAMPLE
INPUT → OUTPUTEXAMPLE
(12 + 8) * 3 / 4

=> 15

The parentheses run first (20), then multiplication (60), then division by 4 gives 15.

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How to use the calculator

02 / STEPS
  1. 01Enter an expression — Type a math line such as (12 + 8) * 3 / 4, or build it with the buttons.
  2. 02Read the result — The answer updates live beneath the expression as you type or tap.
  3. 03Copy or clear — Use COPY to grab the result, C to clear, and ⌫ to remove the last character.
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What it handles

03 / DETAILS
  • ›Four operations — Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in one expression.
  • ›Parentheses — Group parts of a sum to control the order, exactly as in written math.
  • ›Decimals — Decimal numbers are supported, so the calculator is not limited to whole numbers.
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Troubleshooting

04 / GUIDE

If evaluation fails, check for a missing closing parenthesis or a dangling operator at the end. Division by zero shows as ∞. The parser follows standard precedence, so 2 + 3 * 4 is 14, not 20 — use parentheses to force a different order.

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Frequently asked questions

05 / FAQ
What operations are supported?

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, plus parentheses and decimal numbers.

How is order of operations handled?

Multiplication and division come before addition and subtraction, and anything inside parentheses is evaluated first — standard math rules.

Why did I get an error?

Usually an unbalanced parenthesis or a trailing operator. Close every ( with a ) and avoid ending on + − × /.

Can it do powers or roots?

This basic version covers the four operations and parentheses. Powers and functions would be a separate, richer calculator.

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