Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify fractions. All results are automatically reduced to lowest terms with decimal equivalents.
Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify fractions
First Fraction
Second Fraction
Formula
Results are automatically simplified to lowest termsHow to Use
- 1Select operation — Choose whether to add, subtract, multiply, divide, or simplify fractions.
- 2Enter first fraction — Input the numerator and denominator of the first fraction.
- 3Enter second fraction — For operations other than simplify, enter the second fraction.
- 4View results — See the result as a simplified fraction, decimal, and mixed number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you add fractions?
To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, add the numerators, and simplify. For example: 1/2 + 1/4 = 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.
How do you multiply fractions?
To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together, then simplify. For example: 1/2 × 3/4 = 3/8.
How do you divide fractions?
To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example: 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 4/6 = 2/3.
What does it mean to simplify a fraction?
Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example: 6/8 simplifies to 3/4.
What is a mixed number?
A mixed number combines a whole number with a fraction. For example, 7/4 as a mixed number is 1 3/4 (one and three-fourths).