mathformer 1.0.1

A transformer-based math library

MathFormer

MathFormer is a Python library that leverages Transformer-based language models to perform mathematical operations. Unlike standard arithmetic libraries, MathFormer uses Llama-architecture models to "predict" the results of arithmetic operations, token by token, demonstrating the capability of small language models to learn arithmetic rules.

It supports basic arithmetic operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.

Features

• Transformer-Powered Arithmetic: Uses specialized Llama-based models for each arithmetic operation.
• Large Number Support: Implements recursive logic to handle multi-digit arithmetic using digit-by-digit prediction (similar to manual calculation).
• Unified API: Easy-to-use functions for add, sub, mul, and div.
• Resource Management: Supports lazy loading of models to save memory, and manual unloading.
• Custom Tokenizer: Built-in minimalist tokenizer optimized for mathematical expressions.

Installation

You can install MathFormer via pip:

pip install mathformer

Quick Start

The simplest way to use MathFormer is through the top-level convenience functions. These functions automatically handle model loading when needed.

import mathformer

# Addition
result = mathformer.add(123, 456)
print(f"123 + 456 = {result}")  # Output: 579

# Subtraction
result = mathformer.sub(1000, 250)
print(f"1000 - 250 = {result}") # Output: 750

# Multiplication
result = mathformer.mul(12, 12)
print(f"12 * 12 = {result}")    # Output: 144

# Division (returns Quotient and Remainder if applicable)
result = mathformer.div(100, 3)
print(f"100 / 3 = {result}")    # Output: Q33R1

You can also pass string expressions:

print(mathformer.add("100 + 200"))
print(mathformer.calculate("mul", 50, 4))

Advanced Usage

For more control over resource usage, you can use the MathFormerAPI class directly.

Managing Resources (Load/Unload)

By default, models are lazy-loaded (loaded only when first requested). You can manually load all models at startup or unload them to free GPU/CPU memory.

from mathformer import MathFormerAPI

# Initialize API (lazy_load=False to load everything immediately)
api = MathFormerAPI(lazy_load=True)

# Perform operations
print(api.add(50, 50))

# Unload all models to free memory
api.unload_all()

Context Manager

You can use MathFormerAPI as a context manager to ensure models are cleaned up after use:

from mathformer import MathFormerAPI

with MathFormerAPI() as api:
    print(api.mul(99, 9))
# Models are automatically unloaded here

How It Works

MathFormer isn't just calling Python's + or - operators. It actually uses a neural network to predict the result!

1. Single-Step Prediction: For small single-digit operations (e.g., 5+7), it queries a Transformer model customized for that operation.
2. Multi-Digit Logic: For larger numbers (e.g., 123+456), the library implements the standard grade-school algorithms (carrying, borrowing, partial products) but delegates the fundamental single-digit arithmetic steps to the Transformer model.

Requirements

• Python >= 3.8
• PyTorch >= 2.0.0
• Transformers >= 4.30.0

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.