Basic Calculator

Understanding Basic Calculations

A basic calculator performs simple arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Here’s a breakdown of the operations:

• Addition (+): Adds two or more numbers together
• Subtraction (-): Subtracts one number from another
• Multiplication (×): Multiplies two numbers together
• Division (÷): Divides one number by another

How to Perform Basic Calculations

To use a basic calculator, simply enter the numbers and operations you want to perform and press the equals (=) button for the result. You can also use the clear (C) button to start fresh or backspace to remove the last entry.

Example 1: 5 + 3

Here’s how to add two numbers together:

5 + 3 = 8

Example 2: 12 ÷ 4

Now let’s divide a number:

12 ÷ 4 = 3

Example 3: 7 × 6

Let’s multiply two numbers:

7 × 6 = 42

Example 4: 9 - 4

Finally, let’s subtract:

9 - 4 = 5