Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify fractions
What Is a Fraction Calculator?
A fraction calculator helps you perform mathematical operations with fractions. It can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify fractions, giving you the result in simplest form. This tool handles proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.
How to Use
- Select the operation (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, or Simplify)
- Enter the numerator and denominator for Fraction 1
- Enter the numerator and denominator for Fraction 2 (if needed)
- Click "Calculate" to see your results
Examples
Adding Fractions
3/4 + 2/3
Step 1: Find common denominator (12)
Step 2: Convert: 3/4 = 9/12, 2/3 = 8/12
Step 3: Add numerators: 9/12 + 8/12 = 17/12
Result: 17/12 = 1 5/12
Simplifying Fractions
8/12
Step 1: Find GCD of 8 and 12 = 4
Step 2: Divide both by 4: 8÷4/12÷4
Result: 2/3
Fraction Operations
Addition
Find common denominator, add numerators, simplify if needed.
Subtraction
Find common denominator, subtract numerators, simplify if needed.
Multiplication
Multiply numerators, multiply denominators, simplify if needed.
Division
Multiply by reciprocal of second fraction, simplify if needed.
FAQs
What is a proper fraction?
A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).
What is an improper fraction?
An improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).
How do I simplify a fraction?
Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).