Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with simplified fraction, mixed number, and decimal outputs.
Simplified fraction result
5/6
5/6mixed number•
0.833333decimal value
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on fractions with automatic simplification and mixed number output.
Formulas & Method
- Addition:
(a/b) + (c/d) = (a×d + b×c) / (b×d) - Subtraction:
(a/b) - (c/d) = (a×d - b×c) / (b×d) - Multiplication:
(a/b) × (c/d) = (a×c) / (b×d) - Division:
(a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a×d) / (b×c)
Worked Example
(1/2) + (1/3) = (3 + 2) / 6 = 5/6 ≈ 0.8333
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you add or subtract fractions?+
Find a common denominator, convert numerators, add or subtract the numerators, and simplify the fraction using the greatest common divisor (GCD).
How do you multiply fractions?+
Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator, then simplify the result.
How do you divide fractions?+
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal (flipped version) of the second fraction.
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