What Is a Fraction Calculator?
A Fraction Calculator is an online tool that helps you perform
calculations with fractions quickly and accurately. You can use it to
add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
How to Calculate Fractions
Different operations use different methods. When adding or subtracting
fractions, the fractions generally need a common denominator. When
multiplying fractions, multiply the numerators together and the
denominators together.
When dividing fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal
of the second fraction.
What Is a Simplified Fraction?
A simplified fraction is written in its lowest terms. This means the
numerator and denominator have no common factor greater than 1.
Why Use a Fraction Calculator?
Working with fractions manually can sometimes be complicated. A fraction
calculator makes it easier to perform common fraction operations and
check mathematical results.
Fraction Calculator FAQs
Can a fraction calculator add fractions?
Yes. A fraction calculator can add fractions and provide the resulting
fraction.
How do you subtract fractions?
Fractions with different denominators generally need to be converted to
equivalent fractions with a common denominator before subtraction.
How do you multiply fractions?
Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.
The resulting fraction can then be simplified.
How do you divide fractions?
To divide one fraction by another, multiply the first fraction by the
reciprocal of the second fraction.
Use our free Fraction Calculator above to add, subtract, multiply and
divide fractions quickly.