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You can perform arithmetic calculations with a basic calculator.

The basic calculator on iPhone.

Switch to the basic calculator

Go to the Calculator app on your iPhone.
Tap , then tap Basic.

Clear digits, numbers, or the display

Go to the Calculator app on your iPhone.
Enter a digit or calculation.
Do one of the following:
- Delete the last digit: If you make a mistake when you enter a number, tap .
- Delete the entire number you last entered: Tap the Clear (C) key.
- Delete the expression: Tap the All Clear (AC) key, or touch and hold or the Clear (C) key.

Switch to another mode

Go to the Calculator app on your iPhone.
Tap , then do one of the following:
- Access algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric keys, and more: Tap Scientific. See Use the scientific calculator.
- Solve handwritten math problems, evaluate expressions, and assign variables: Tap Math Notes, then tap . See Solve math with Math Notes.
- Draw graphs: Tap Math Notes, tap , write an equation, then tap Insert Graph. See Work with graphs in Math Notes.
- Instantly calculate unit or currency conversions: Turn on Convert. See Convert units or currency.

Copy a calculation result

Go to the Calculator app on your iPhone.
Enter a calculation, touch and hold the calculation result in the display, then tap Copy.
Paste the result somewhere else, such as in a note or message.

You can also copy previous calculations.

Repeat the last operation

Do one of the following after completing an operation:

Apply the last operation to the current result: Tap the equal sign.
For example, if you enter “1 × 2 =”, your result is 2. Each time you tap the equal sign, the currently displayed answer is multiplied by 2, producing these results: 4, 8, 16, 32, and so on.
Apply the last operation to a new number: Enter a new number, then tap the equal sign.
For example, if you enter “100 + 15% =”, the result is 115. Then, if you enter “150 =”, the result is 150 + 15%, or 172.5.

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