Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, returning reduced results and mixed numbers.
How to Calculate & Use the Fraction Calculator
Solve operations on fractions instantly with our free fraction calculator. Designed to handle adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing proper, improper, and mixed fractions, this tool delivers reduced results along with decimal conversions. Perfect for checking homework, adjusting recipe yields, or planning construction measurements.
Input & Variable Breakdown:
- Operation: Bounded variable used in the formulas.
- Numerator 1: Bounded variable used in the formulas.
- Denominator 1: Bounded variable used in the formulas.
- Numerator 2: Bounded variable used in the formulas.
- Denominator 2: Bounded variable used in the formulas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators, you must first find their Least Common Denominator (LCD). Rewrite both fractions with the LCD, perform the operation on the numerators, and simplify.
A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator (e.g., 3/4). An improper fraction has a larger or equal numerator (e.g., 5/4). A mixed fraction combines a whole number and a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/4).
Our calculator simplifies fractions by finding the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator, then dividing both numbers by the GCD to reduce the fraction.