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Yes. In windows its often located in Start > Programs > Accessories > Calculator. They perform this using a math processor built into the CPU (Central Processing Unit). Older computers had a separate math processor called a Math-CoProcessor
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoComputers perform all math functions by using addition. In the the case of subtraction it simply takes the lowest number and add 1 to it until it equals the second number.
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∙ 9y agoA computer uses a calculator to perform subtraction on the user interface. Behind the Scenes, computers subtract just like humans.
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What four general operation can a computer perform?
computer can perform input, process, output, and storage
Why are subtraction using 2's complement used in modern computerswhat are the difficulties with BCD or simple binary substractions?
Use of subtraction in 2's complement method has the advantage of simplicity!! just as logarithms are used to make difficult divisions into easy multiplications....2's complement method makes difficult subtractions into easy additions!! that's it!!
The instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task are called?
A Computer Program
Used to perform complex dedicated tasks The fastest and most expensive computer?
super computer
What is utility programme in a computer?
Programmes in computer are step by step instructions that are design to enble the computer operate and perform a specific task
Which do you perform first addition or subtraction in the order of operations?
The two have the same precedence. If there are a number of additions and subtractions, you do them in the order they occur, from left to right - after having done multiplications and divisions of course.
What are rules to remenber when using order of operation to simplify expression?
UK: BIDMASBrackets, Indices, (Divisions or Multiplications), (Additions or Subtractions).US: PEMDASParenthesis, Exponents, (Multiplications or Divisions), (Addition or Subtraction).For DM/MD and for AS you work from left to right.
What are the primary arithmetic operations a computer program can perform?
The four primary arithmetic operations a computer program can perform are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.2 + 3 = 5 is an example of addition9 - 7 = 7 is an example of subtraction2 x 3 = 6 is an example of multiplication10 / 2 = 5 is an example of division
What function did the step reckoner perform?
Operations such as addition and subtraction
Performing of operations on series of numbers?
An operation on a series of numbers is when you use amongst others addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Mathematics decided the order of operations is to work out the sums in the brackets first, then exponents, then multiplications and division and finally addition and subtraction.
In order to perform this opertation fractions must have the same denominators?
Addition or subtraction
What perform a possible math operation?
By using division, multiplication, addition or subtraction
How do you simplify -9 plus 12?
Perform the indicated subtraction. 12 - 9 = 3
What is the mechanical calculator for addition and subtraction operations in computer?
pascaline
What is an adding machine?
An adding machine is a mechanical or electromechanical calculator which could perform addition and subtraction.
Function of abacus?
An abacus is an ancient form of the modern day calculator.
What four general operation can a computer perform?
computer can perform input, process, output, and storage
