Quick Answer
AI handles most math well but still makes errors on complex calculations. Always verify important math.
Detailed Answer
GPT-5 and Claude Opus score above 90% on standard math benchmarks. Simple arithmetic, algebra, and calculus are generally reliable. Where AI struggles is multi-step word problems, unusual number formats, and very large calculations. DeepSeek R1 with its reasoning mode excels at mathematical proofs. For critical calculations, use ChatGPT's Code Interpreter which runs actual Python, giving you verified computational results rather than language model estimates.
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