Elementary arithmetic

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Elementary arithmetic is a branch of mathematics involving basic numerical operations, namely addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Due to the low level of abstraction, broad range of application, and position as the foundation of all mathematics, elementary arithmetic is generally known as the first branch of mathematics that is taught in schools.^[1][2]