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Everyday Arithmetic • Memory Functions • Keyboard Support

Basic CalculatorSimple arithmetic for everyday calculations

Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Memory Functions
Calculation History
Quick calculation examples:
Keyboard supported
Memory:
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Ready
Keyboard shortcuts: Numbers (0-9), Operators (+, -, *, /), Enter (=), Esc (Clear), Backspace, M (M+), Shift+M (M-), R (MR), C (MC)

Quick guide to using the calculator

Basic operations

Add (+): Combine numbers to find total
Subtract (-): Find the difference
Multiply (×): Scale numbers up
Divide (÷): Split into equal parts

Memory tips

M+: Add current value to memory
M-: Subtract from memory
MR: Recall stored value
MC: Clear memory to zero

Common calculations

Simple addition
15 + 27 = 42
Multiplication
125 × 8 = 1000
Division
144 ÷ 12 = 12
Subtraction
75 - 29 = 46

Memory functions

M+
Add to memory

Adds display value to memory. Press M on keyboard.

M-
Subtract from memory

Subtracts display from memory. Press Shift+M.

MR
Recall memory

Shows stored memory value. Press R on keyboard.

MC
Clear memory

Resets memory to zero. Press C on keyboard.

Keyboard shortcuts

0-9
Numbers
+ - * /
Operators
Enter
Equals
Esc
Clear

Practical uses

Everyday math: Shopping totals, splitting bills, recipe adjustments
Schoolwork: Homework help, practice problems, checking answers
Quick calculations: Tips, discounts, measurement conversions
Budgeting: Expense tracking, monthly totals, financial planning