Fraction Calculator

Fractions appear throughout cooking, measurements, construction, academics, and everyday math. This calculator performs all four arithmetic operations on fractions and shows you exactly how each step is done. How to enter fractions: Enter the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number) for each fraction. For mixed numbers like 2 and 3/4, enter the whole number separately. Negative fractions are supported. Operations: Addition: To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then add the numerators. Example: 1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12. Subtraction: Same process as addition — find common denominator, then subtract numerators. Example: 3/4 - 1/3 = 9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12. Multiplication: Multiply numerators together and denominators together, then simplify. Example: 2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2. Division: Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. Example: 2/3 divided by 3/4 = 2/3 x 4/3 = 8/9. Simplification: All results are automatically simplified to lowest terms using the greatest common divisor. A result of 6/12 is shown as 1/2. Mixed number conversion: Improper fractions (numerator larger than denominator) are shown as both improper and mixed number form. 7/4 is shown as 7/4 = 1 and 3/4. Decimal equivalent: Every result shows the decimal form for context — 1/3 = 0.3333... Step-by-step solution: All intermediate steps are shown so you can follow the calculation and learn the method, not just get the answer.