Our Fraction Calculator helps you perform fraction operations quickly and accurately. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, or simplify fractions in just a few clicks. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone working with fractions in math or everyday problems.
A Fraction Calculator performs common fraction operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simplification, conversion between improper fractions and mixed numbers, and finding common denominators. It can also show step-by-step work for learning purposes.
To add or subtract fractions, the calculator finds a common denominator, converts each fraction to that denominator, performs the addition or subtraction on the numerators, and then simplifies the result if necessary.
For multiplication, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify. For division, flip (take the reciprocal of) the divisor and multiply. The calculator handles these steps automatically.
An improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator (e.g., 7/4). A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction (e.g., 1 3/4). The calculator can convert between these two formats.
Yes. After any operation the calculator simplifies the fraction to its lowest terms. You can also request the unsimplified result if you need the intermediate values for teaching or debugging.
Many fraction calculators accept decimals and percentages and convert them into fractional form (e.g., 0.25 → 1/4, 50% → 1/2). Check the input options—some tools let you mix formats in one calculation.
Typical inputs are the numerator and denominator for each fraction. For mixed numbers, provide whole number plus fraction parts. You may also be able to enter values as decimal or percent depending on the tool.
Common errors include forgetting to use a common denominator for addition/subtraction, not simplifying the final result, and mixing up numerator/denominator positions when converting or dividing. The calculator prevents these mistakes by handling conversions and simplification automatically.
Yes — many fraction calculators provide step-by-step explanations showing how the common denominator was found, how numerators were adjusted, each arithmetic step, and the final simplification. This is great for learning and homework checks.
Absolutely. The Fraction Calculator is helpful when solving algebraic expressions that include fractional coefficients, rational expressions, and when simplifying complex fraction-based problems.