Step by Step Math Solver
Every solution includes the full working — each step labelled, explained in plain English, and rendered properly. Learn the reasoning, not just the answer. Free plan to start.
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A worked fraction equation — every step labelled and explained
Below is one fully worked example plus a short primer so you can see exactly how our AI reasons through a problem.
Example Problem
DEMO- 1
Clear the denominators
Multiply every term on both sides by the lowest common denominator (15). This removes fractions without changing the solution.
- 2
Expand the brackets
Distribute the 3 and the −5 carefully — note the sign flip on −5(x − 1) = −5x + 5.
- 3
Combine like terms
6x − 5x = x, and 9 + 5 = 14.
- 4
Isolate x
Subtract 14 from both sides.
- 5
Verify by substituting back
(2·16 + 3)/5 − (16 − 1)/3 = 35/5 − 15/3 = 7 − 5 = 2 ✓.
Final Answer
Why step-by-step working matters more than the final answer
Most math solvers give you the answer; the good ones also show the working. The difference matters enormously when you're learning — the answer tells you if you were right, but the working tells you why, which is what you actually need for the exam and for every problem you haven't seen yet.
Our step-by-step solver is built so every solution reads like a tutor's notebook: each step is labelled with what you're doing ('clear the denominators', 'factor the left side', 'apply the product rule'), the math for that step is shown on its own line in proper notation, and a short plain-English explanation tells you why that step follows from the previous one. The final answer is boxed at the end, and most problems include a verification — substituting the answer back to prove it works.
This structure mirrors how the CBSE and ICSE boards award marks: method marks for the correct steps, accuracy marks for the right numbers. Students who show working typically score 15–25% higher than students who only write the final answer, even when both answers are right. JEE and NEET aspirants specifically need the working because partial credit is awarded on subjective papers and understanding each step is the only way to handle the harder problems.
The solver works for every topic our main app covers: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and physics/chemistry problems that need algebraic setup. Paste, type, or photograph the problem. Step-by-step working is on the free plan — never paywalled. Guests get one solve per day without signup; a free account gives you five daily solves plus history so you can revisit and compare solutions.
Problems to try — see full working on every one
Tap any problem to solve it with full step-by-step working.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 'step by step' actually mean here?+
Every solution is broken into labelled steps — each step has a title (what you're doing), a maths line (the equation after that step), and a short English sentence (why that step follows). Most solutions also include a verification. You see exactly the same working a tutor would write on the board.
Is step-by-step working paywalled on any plan?+
No. Full step-by-step working is on the free plan for every problem, every topic. Paid plans raise the daily solve limit — they don't unlock 'more detailed' steps. Working is never behind a paywall, guest or signed-in.
Which topics show step-by-step working?+
Every topic our solver covers — arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, probability, matrices, vectors, and physics/chemistry problems that need algebraic setup. The format is the same across all of them.
How is this different from Mathway or Symbolab?+
Mathway and Symbolab paywall their step-by-step working behind a paid plan. SolveGini includes every step on the free plan and bundles topic quizzes, flashcards and a study planner for board and entrance-exam students in one login. Guests can try one solve per day without signup.
Can I see the steps for problems from a photo?+
Yes — photo input goes through the same solver, so the output is identical. Upload a photo of a printed or handwritten problem and you get the labelled step-by-step working, plus a verification.
Does step-by-step working actually help my exam score?+
Yes, specifically on CBSE, ICSE, state boards, JEE and NEET where method marks are awarded. Students who write out each step typically score 15–25% higher than students who jump to the final answer, even when both get the same answer — because partial credit is recovered on wrong final answers too.
What if the AI's step-by-step doesn't match my textbook's method?+
School textbooks sometimes prefer specific methods (factoring over the quadratic formula, substitution over elimination). The solver usually picks the most efficient method; if you want a specific one, mention it in the problem ('solve by factoring' or 'use the quadratic formula') and the output will follow that approach.
Can I save the step-by-step for later revision?+
Yes — signed-in users get a history of every solve with the full working intact. You can revisit it, share it, or turn a step into a flashcard for spaced-repetition review.
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