Order of Operations Helper

Enter a math expression and see each PEMDAS/BODMAS step broken down until the final answer.

Enter Expression

Supports: + - * / ^ ( )

Quick examples

Priority order

P Parentheses (innermost first)
E Exponents (right to left)
M Multiplication / Division (left to right)
A Addition / Subtraction (left to right)

Enter an expression and click Solve to see each step.

Summary

Enter a math expression and see each PEMDAS/BODMAS step broken down until the final answer.

How it works

  1. Type a math expression using +, -, *, /, ^, and parentheses.
  2. Click "Solve" to start the step-by-step walkthrough.
  3. Each step highlights which operation is evaluated next (PEMDAS order).
  4. The expression simplifies one operation at a time until a single number remains.
  5. The final answer is shown at the bottom with a summary of all steps taken.

Use cases

  • Check homework answers by seeing each PEMDAS step explained.
  • Teach students why operation order matters with a visual walkthrough.
  • Verify complex expressions like 2+3*4^2/(1+1) before using them in code.
  • Practice mental math by predicting each step before it is revealed.
  • Understand why 2+3*4 equals 14, not 20.
  • Explore how nested parentheses change evaluation order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu