🎯 About Fraction Calculator
Our Fraction Calculator helps you perform operations on fractions with ease. Add, subtract, multiply, or divide any two fractions and get instant results with detailed step-by-step explanations.
Perfect for students learning fractions, teachers preparing lessons, or anyone who needs to work with fractions quickly and accurately.
📝 How to Use
- Step 1: Choose the operation you want to perform (Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide)
- Step 2: Enter the numerator (top number) for the first fraction
- Step 3: Enter the denominator (bottom number) for the first fraction
- Step 4: Enter the numerator and denominator for the second fraction
- Step 5: Click "Calculate" to see the result and step-by-step solution
➕ Operations Explained
Addition (a/b + c/d):
- Find the common denominator (LCD)
- Convert fractions to equivalent fractions with LCD
- Add the numerators
- Simplify the result
Subtraction (a/b − c/d):
- Find the common denominator (LCD)
- Convert fractions to equivalent fractions with LCD
- Subtract the numerators
- Simplify the result
Multiplication (a/b × c/d):
- Multiply the numerators together
- Multiply the denominators together
- Simplify the result
Division (a/b ÷ c/d):
- Flip the second fraction (reciprocal)
- Multiply the fractions
- Simplify the result
✨ Key Features
- 4 Operations: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions
- Step-by-Step Solutions: See how each calculation is performed
- Automatic Simplification: Results are automatically simplified
- Mixed Number Conversion: See results as mixed numbers when applicable
- Decimal Equivalent: Get the decimal form of the result
- Visual Fraction Display: Clear, easy-to-read fraction format
- 100% Free: No registration or payment required
📚 Example Calculations
Addition: 1/4 + 2/3 = 11/12
Subtraction: 3/4 − 1/2 = 1/4
Multiplication: 2/3 × 3/4 = 1/2
Division: 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 2
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Always simplify your fractions to their lowest terms
- When dividing, remember to flip the second fraction and multiply
- For addition and subtraction, find the LCD first
- Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions: 2 1/2 = 5/2
- Check your work by converting to decimals