Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions and get the result in simplest form.
Simplified Result
5/6
Decimal
0.833333
Fraction formulas
Add or subtract: combine numerators over a common denominator.
Multiply: (a/b) × (c/d) = (a × c)/(b × d).
Divide: (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c).
Example calculation
For 1/2 + 1/3, use 6 as the common denominator: 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6, which is approximately 0.833333.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you add fractions?
Find a common denominator, convert each fraction, add the numerators, then simplify the result.
How do you multiply fractions?
Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify the resulting fraction.
How do you divide fractions?
Keep the first fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, then simplify.
What does it mean to simplify a fraction?
Simplifying means dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor so the fraction is in lowest terms.