Calculator Cube of a Fraction

Rules for expressions with fractions:

Fractions - Use a forward slash to separate the numerator and denominator. For example, for five-hundredths, enter 5/100.

Mixed numbers Leave one space between the whole number and the fraction part, and use a forward slash for the fraction. For example, enter 1 2/3 . For negative mixed numbers, write the negative sign before the whole number, such as -5 1/2.

Division of fractions - Since the forward slash is used for both fraction lines and division, use a colon (:) to divide fractions. For example, to divide 1/2 by 1/3, enter 1/2 : 1/3.

Decimals Enter decimal numbers using a decimal point (.), and they will be automatically converted to fractions. For example, enter 1.45.

Math Symbols

Symbol	Symbol name	Symbol Meaning	Example
+	plus sign	addition	1/2 + 1/3
-	minus sign	subtraction	1 1/2 - 2/3
*	asterisk	multiplication	2/3 * 3/4
×	times sign	multiplication	2/3 × 5/6
:	division sign	division	1/2 : 3
/	division slash	division	1/3 / 5
:	colon	complex fraction	1/2 : 1/3
^	caret	exponentiation / power	1/4^3
()	parentheses	calculate expression inside first	-3/5 - (-1/4)

Order of Operations

Ever wondered why calculators don't just work left to right? This calculator follows the mathematical order of operations — a set of rules that ensures everyone solves expressions the same way, every time.

Popular Memory Tricks

Different regions use different mnemonics to remember this order:

* PEMDAS - Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
* BEDMAS - Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
* BODMAS - Brackets, Order (or "Of"), Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
* GEMDAS - Grouping symbols (parentheses, brackets, braces: (){}), Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

The Golden Rules

Rule 1: Multiplication and division always come before addition and subtraction. Think of them as the VIPs that skip to the front of the line!

Rule 2: When operations have equal priority (like × and ÷, or + and −), work from left to right—just like reading a book.

Rule 3: Parentheses change the natural order of evaluation of operations.

Fractions in word problems:

• Three machines
  The power of the three machines is 2:3:5. Two most powerful machines produce 400 parts per hour. How many components make all three machines in 3 hours?
• The plot
  Mr. Duma recently inherited a rectangular plot, part of the estate left by his late father. The plot with the following dimensions: Length=2x+1; Width=x-1. Determine the formula, in terms of x, that best describes the area of the rectangular plot. He has
• Mohammed
  Mohammed grew a garden last year. His plot of land was 6 3/4 feet by 10 feet. This year, he wants to have twice as much area as his garden. How much area will the new garden take up?
• A tile
  A tile setter is covering a 5 ft by 5 ft square shower wall. Each tile covers 4 5/8 in by 4 5/8 in a square. How many rows of tile are needed to reach 5 ft? How many tiles are needed to cover 5 ft by 5 ft square
• Production Percentage Increase
  The new line-producing screws did not work at total capacity from the beginning. On Monday, she produced 20% of the daily norm. On Tuesday, she already met 4/5 of the daily norm. By what percentage was the number of screws made on Tuesday higher than on M
• Two xeroxes
  The performances of the two copiers are in the ratio of 3:4. A machine with higher power will make 7,200 copies in one hour. How many copies will both machines make together in 5 hours?
• Kilowatt-hours
  If the Lewis family used 648 kilowatt-hours of electricity in 12 days at the same usage rate, how many kilowatt-hours should they use in 24 days?

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