Add & subtract
Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add or subtract the numerators.
1/2 + 1/4 = 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4
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FRACTION CALCULATOR
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Enter two fractions, choose an operation, and see the simplified answer instantly.
Fraction 1
Fraction 2
RESULT
54
Decimal1.25
Mixed Number1 1/4
WORKINGAddition
1/2 + 3/4 = 2/4 + 3/4 = 5/4
UNDERSTAND THE MATH
Fractions, explained simply
A fraction shows a part of a whole. The top number is the numerator; the bottom number is the denominator.
Multiply
Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify the result.
2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2
Divide
Flip the second fraction and multiply. The flipped fraction is called its reciprocal.
1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 2/3
EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
What does 3/4 actually mean?
Imagine a pizza split into four equal slices. Three slices represent 3/4 of the whole pizza.
3 of 4 parts