Fraction Calculator

Solve fraction problems quickly and easily with our free online fraction calculator. Whether you need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions, this calculator provides instant results with simplified answers.

Why Use This Calculator?

• Complete Operations: Perform all basic arithmetic with fractions
• Automatic Simplification: Results are always reduced to lowest terms
• Mixed Numbers Support: Work with both improper fractions and mixed numbers
• Clear Display: See your calculations and results in standard fraction notation
• Instant Results: Get answers immediately with proper reduction

How to Use It

1. Enter your first fraction (numerator and denominator)
2. Select the operation (add, subtract, multiply, or divide)
3. Enter your second fraction
4. Click “Calculate” to see your result
5. The answer will be shown in both fraction and decimal form

Understanding Results

The calculator provides:

• Simplified fraction result
• Decimal equivalent
• Proper or improper fraction format
• Mixed number representation when applicable

Common Applications

• Education: Homework and math practice
• Cooking: Recipe scaling and ingredient measurements
• Construction: Material calculations and measurements
• Engineering: Technical calculations
• Finance: Part-to-whole calculations

Tips for Better Results

• Always enter whole numbers as fractions (e.g., 5 as 5/1)
• For mixed numbers, convert to improper fractions first
• Check that denominators are not zero
• Use proper signs for negative numbers
• Simplify complex calculations into smaller steps

Technical Notes

• Handles fractions up to 999999/999999
• Provides exact calculations without rounding
• Automatically reduces fractions to lowest terms
• Supports negative numbers and zero
• Maintains precision throughout calculations