JavaScript
JavaScript ArithmeticJavaScript Arithmetic
JavaScript arithmetic operators perform math on numbers.
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5 min readDifficulty
BeginnerLast Updated
Jun 15, 2026Version
v1.0.0Introduction
JavaScript acts as a calculator directly in the browser. Developers use arithmetic operators to add scores, calculate discounts, or determine screen coordinates. These operators work exactly like standard algebra.
Example
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Key Points
- The `+` operator adds numbers together.
- The `-` operator subtracts one number from another.
- The `*` operator multiplies numbers.
- The `/` operator divides numbers.