How are fractions simplified?

Fractions are reduced by dividing numerator and denominator by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), calculated using the Euclidean algorithm.

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, 7/3 = 2⅓ (two and one-third). The tool shows mixed number form when the result is an improper fraction.

Can I enter negative fractions?

Yes. Enter a negative numerator (e.g. -3) for a negative fraction. The calculator handles negatives correctly in all four operations.

What does the step-by-step working show?

For addition and subtraction it shows finding the common denominator and combining numerators. For multiplication it shows numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator. For division it shows multiplying by the reciprocal.

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Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with step-by-step working and visual fraction bars.

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About this tool

Perform arithmetic on fractions and get the result as a simplified fraction, decimal, and mixed number. See full step-by-step working for every calculation. Also includes a simplify-only mode for reducing a single fraction to lowest terms. Visual fraction bars give an intuitive representation of the values.

How to use

1 Enter the numerator and denominator for each fraction.
2 Select an operation: +, −, ×, or ÷.
3 Click Calculate to see the result and step-by-step working.
4 Use Simplify mode to reduce a single fraction to its lowest terms.

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