Fraction Calculator
Calculate fractions with our comprehensive fraction calculator. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, convert between fractions and decimals, and simplify fractions with step-by-step solutions.
Fraction Calculator
How to Use the Fraction Calculator
Basic Operations
- Addition: To add fractions, find a common denominator and add the numerators
- Subtraction: Similar to addition, find a common denominator and subtract the numerators
- Multiplication: Multiply numerators together and denominators together
- Division: Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction
Fraction Rules
- Always simplify your answer to the lowest terms
- Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers when appropriate
- Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) to simplify fractions
- Use the Least Common Multiple (LCM) for addition and subtraction
Fraction Formulas
- Addition: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/(bd)
- Subtraction: a/b - c/d = (ad - bc)/(bd)
- Multiplication: a/b × c/d = (ac)/(bd)
- Division: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c = (ad)/(bc)
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