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Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions. Result is simplified, mixed, and decimal.

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How to use Fraction Calculator

  1. Choose operation first so the fields that apply to that job appear.
  2. Enter numerator a, denominator a, numerator b. Leave a field blank only when the page says the value is missing.
  3. Read the result rows under the form. Errors appear in the status line. Nothing is uploaded.
  4. Rounding follows IEEE floating point in this browser unless the page says it uses integers or BigInt.

Fraction Calculator

Four operations

ComputesAdd, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions. Result is simplified, mixed, and decimal.
IncludesFour operations
IncludesSimplify
Enginepercentage
UploadNone
AdviceArithmetic only

What Fraction Calculator is

Addition uses a common denominator: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd, then reduce. Division is multiply by the reciprocal. Denominator 0 is rejected.

The formula runs in this tab. CZNull does not receive the numbers.

How this page computes

Mixed numbers convert on the mixed number page. Decimals convert on decimal to fraction.

Entities and related jobs

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions. Result is simplified, mixed, and decimal. Named features: Four operations, Simplify.

See also Mixed Number Calculator, Decimal to Fraction Calculator, Fraction to Decimal Calculator, Percentage to Fraction, Percentage Calculator, Scientific Calculator.

Use cases

Homework, carpentry cuts in inches, and recipes. This is exact rational arithmetic, not a CAS.

Limits

Invalid input appears in the status line. IEEE floating point applies unless a row says otherwise. CZNull does not receive the numbers.

Fraction Calculator questions

Does this page upload my numbers?
No. The formula runs in the page you opened. CZNull does not receive the values.
What does Fraction Calculator compute?
Addition uses a common denominator: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd, then reduce.
Why is this its own URL?
Search queries name this job. Nearby modes stay on their own pages so inputs do not mix. Related calculators are linked below Fraction Calculator.
What is 1/2 + 1/3?
5/6.
Can I type mixed numbers here?
Convert them to improper fractions first.
Can I treat the result as official?
No. Rounding and real-world rules can differ. Use the page to check the arithmetic.