Algebra and number tools

Complex arithmetic calculator

Treats inputs as a + bi and c + di. Division by zero is rejected.

Your numbers

Use the units shown. Results update as you change valid inputs.

YOUR RESULT

Treats inputs as a + bi and c + di. Division by zero is rejected.

THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED

How to use this calculator.

Treats inputs as a + bi and c + di. Division by zero is rejected.

Start with your inputs

Enter first real part, first imaginary part, second real part, second imaginary part, operation (+, -, *, /). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.

InputExample value
First real part1
First imaginary part2
Second real part3
Second imaginary part4
Operation (+, -, *, /)+

A worked example

With the example inputs above, complex result is 4 + 6i. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.

All results for the example inputs above
ResultExample answer
Complex result4 + 6i

How this is calculated

Complex result

complexArithmetic(a,b,c,d,e)

Symbols and units
a
First real part
b
First imaginary part
c
Second real part
d
Second imaginary part
e
Operation (+, -, *, /)

Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.

Calculation steps and notation

For (a+bi) and (c+di): add/subtract corresponding parts; product = (ac−bd)+(ad+bc)i; quotient = ((ac+bd)+(bc−ad)i)/(c²+d²). Division by zero is rejected.

Assumptions and limits

Treats inputs as a + bi and c + di. Division by zero is rejected.

Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.

Questions about this tool

What does the result tell me?

Complex result. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.

Why might another calculator differ?

Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Treats inputs as a + bi and c + di. Division by zero is rejected.

Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?

Calculations on this page happen in your browser. The separate AI question finder sends its submitted conversation to OpenAI; these calculator fields are not sent. Favourites and recent tool names are stored locally. A shared link contains the inputs you choose to include.

Further reading

OpenStax: College Algebra ↗

Background reading; this does not imply endorsement or independent review of SumFizz.

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