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Fraction Calculator & Simplifier

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers, simplify to lowest terms, and convert to decimals.

About This Tool

The Fraction Calculator performs exact rational number arithmetic on proper, improper, and mixed fractions. It shows step-by-step solutions, reduces results to their lowest irreducible form using GCD, and provides decimal approximations.

Key Features

Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on fractions
Supports mixed numbers (e.g., 2 3/4) and improper fractions
Automatic reduction to lowest terms using the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Instant decimal value conversion

How to Use

  1. 1Enter Fraction 1 (Numerator and Denominator, or Mixed Whole Number).
  2. 2Select an arithmetic operation (+, −, ×, ÷).
  3. 3Enter Fraction 2.
  4. 4View the exact reduced fraction, mixed number, and decimal equivalent.

Why Use ToolSnippet Fraction Calculator & Simplifier?

Perform precision measurements for CAD designs, construction, and recipes.
Check algebraic fraction math homework and unit ratio problems.

Tips for Best Results

  • To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and denominators together.
  • To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal (flipped) second fraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you multiply fractions?

Multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator, and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator, then simplify using GCD.

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.