Order of Operations Solver
Enter any math expression to find the result. This tool follows the strict order of operations (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction).
What is PEMDAS?
PEMDAS is an acronym used to remember the Order of Operations in math: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right).
Why is the order of operations important?
Without a standardized order, a single math expression could result in different answers depending on which part you solve first. PEMDAS ensures everyone arrives at the same logical result.
Do I multiply before dividing?
Multiplication and Division have equal priority. You should perform them in the order they appear from left to right. The same rule applies to Addition and Subtraction.
How do parentheses change an expression?
Parentheses tell you to solve the math inside them first, regardless of the other rules. They allow you to "override" the standard order of operations.