Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply and divide two fractions — get the simplified result and decimal value.
Input
Result
Result
5/6
- Decimal
- 0.8333
This fraction calculator adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides two fractions and shows the answer in lowest terms along with its decimal value. It is useful for homework, cooking measurements, woodworking, and any time you need an exact fractional result instead of a rounded decimal. Enter the numerators and denominators, choose an operation, and you get a simplified result.
How to use the Fraction Calculator
- Type the numerator and denominator of the first fraction.
- Choose an operation: add, subtract, multiply, or divide.
- Type the numerator and denominator of the second fraction.
- Read the simplified fraction and its decimal equivalent in the result.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you add two fractions with different denominators?
- Give both fractions a common denominator, add the numerators, then simplify. For 1/2 plus 1/3, rewrite as 3/6 plus 2/6, which equals 5/6.
- How do you divide one fraction by another?
- Flip the second fraction and multiply. So 1/2 divided by 3/4 becomes 1/2 times 4/3, which equals 4/6 and simplifies to 2/3.
- What does it mean to simplify a fraction?
- It means dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. For example, 8/12 simplifies to 2/3 because both share a factor of 4.
- Can the calculator handle improper fractions?
- Yes. An improper fraction like 7/4 is valid input, and the result keeps it as a simplified fraction (7/4) along with its decimal value of 1.75.