Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions — auto-simplified.

Quick answer: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions online. Free fraction calculator that automatically simplifies results to their lowest terms.

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Decimal0.833333

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Fraction arithmetic with the answer automatically reduced to lowest terms, plus its decimal form.

How it works

  1. Enter the numerator and denominator for the first fraction.
  2. Select the arithmetic operation (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide).
  3. Enter the second fraction and get the automatically simplified result.

Frequently asked questions

How does simplification work?

Divide numerator and denominator by their GCD: 4/8 → 1/2 because GCD(4,8)=4.

What about mixed numbers?

Convert first: 1½ = 3/2. Multiply the whole part by the denominator and add the numerator.

Why can't the denominator be zero?

Division by zero is undefined — a fraction's denominator states how many parts the whole splits into, and zero parts is meaningless.

What is an improper fraction?

One where the numerator is larger than the denominator, like 7/4. The result panel shows the decimal equivalent so you can see the value right away.

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