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Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions with whole numbers or mixed numbers. Results are shown in simplified form with step-by-step working.

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📚How to Use

  1. 1
    Enter your values

    Select the operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide), then enter the numerator and denominator for each fraction.

  2. 2
    Click Calculate

    Press Calculate. All results appear instantly in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

  3. 3
    Review and save results

    See your complete results with all key figures. Use Copy or Download to save them for your records.

📊Quick Reference

OperationFormula
Mean (average)Sum / Count
MedianMiddle value (sorted)
ModeMost frequent value
RangeMax - Min

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add fractions?

Find a common denominator (LCM), convert both fractions, then add the numerators. 1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12.

How do I multiply fractions?

Multiply numerators together and denominators together. (2/3) x (3/4) = 6/12 = 1/2.

How do I divide fractions?

Flip the second fraction and multiply. (2/3) / (4/5) = (2/3) x (5/4) = 10/12 = 5/6.

How do I simplify a fraction?

Find the GCD of numerator and denominator, then divide both. 12/18: GCD is 6, giving 2/3.

What is a mixed number?

A whole number plus a fraction, like 2 and 3/4. Convert to improper fraction: (2x4+3)/4 = 11/4.

What is the LCM?

Least Common Multiple — the smallest number that is a multiple of both denominators. Used when adding or subtracting fractions.

How do fractions relate to decimals?

Divide numerator by denominator. 3/4 = 0.75. Multiply by 100 for percentage: 75%.

What is an improper fraction?

A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator, like 7/4. Equal to 1 and 3/4.