Calculator Square Root 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:

• Geometric sequence terms
  Determine the first term and quotient in the geometric sequence: a4 = -8 / 3; a6 = -32 / 3
• Triangle area grid
  Each square of the net has an area of 25 mm². Calculate the area of the DEF triangle in cm². Express the result as a decimal number to three decimal places.
• Cube edges length
  If we reduce the length of the cube edge by 30%, this reduced cube has an area of ​​1176 cm². Specify the edge length and volume of the original cube.
• Tree ladder height
  How tall is the tree if I lean a 2-meter-long ladder against it? The ladder is 0.7 m away from the tree, and the top of the ladder rests against the tree at 2/3 of its height.
• Triangle colored part
  Kornelia cut off the colored part from the equilateral triangle. The shortest side of the colored triangle is 1/3 the length of the side of the original triangle. Calculate what part of the triangle she cut off.
• Transmitter rope
  A television transmitter 108 m high is anchored at 2/3 of its height (from the ground) by three ropes of equal length. How many meters of rope are needed for anchoring if it is embedded at a distance of 54 m from the foot of the mast, and we count 10% of
• Garden trapezoid area
  The garden, in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, has a base length of 44 m and 16 meters. The arms are 25 m long. 1/5 of the area is for a road and a cottage. How many m² of the area will be left for planting trees?

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