Fraction Calculator

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number). This calculator performs arithmetic operations on fractions and automatically simplifies results.

1. 1

   Enter First Fraction

   Input the numerator and denominator for the first fraction

2. 2

   Enter Second Fraction

   Input the numerator and denominator for the second fraction

3. 3

   Select Operation

   Choose the operation: add, subtract, multiply, or divide

4. 4

   View Result

   The result displays in simplified form and as a decimal

• 1

  Always simplify fractions by dividing numerator and denominator by their GCD

• 2

  Find a common denominator before adding or subtracting fractions

• 3

  To divide fractions, flip the second fraction and multiply

• 4

  Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers for clearer representation

• Adding numerators and denominators separately - must find common denominator first

• Forgetting to flip the second fraction when dividing - (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) x (d/c)

• Not simplifying the final result - always reduce to lowest terms

• Confusing fractions with ratios - 3/4 means 3 out of 4 parts, while 3:4 compares two quantities