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Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions easily with simplification.

STEP 1

Pick

STEP 3

Save

Fast. Local. Effortless.

Manage your sensitive files with zero uploads. Everything happens directly in your browser.

01

Enter Fractions

Input your two fractions (e.g., 1/2 and 3/4) into the fields.

02

Select Operation

Choose whether to add, subtract, multiply, or divide the fractions.

03

Simplify

The tool automatically simplifies the resulting fraction to its lowest terms.

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FEATURES

Simplify Fractions

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Supports mixed numbers and improper fractions.
PRIVACY

Local Computing

Fractions are simplified locally using math logic. Fast and private.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What Is a Fraction Calculator?

A fraction calculator performs arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on fractions — proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers — and returns the result in its simplest reduced form. It handles the LCM-finding, cross-multiplication, and GCD-reduction steps automatically.

Operations Explained

  • Addition/Subtraction: Find LCD, convert both fractions, add/subtract numerators, reduce.
  • Multiplication: Multiply numerators, multiply denominators, reduce.
  • Division: Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (flip-and-multiply), then reduce.
  • Simplification: Divide numerator and denominator by their GCD to reach lowest terms.

Who Uses It

Students in Class 5–10 studying fractions and rational numbers. Adults calculating recipe scaling (½ cup × ⅔ = ?), material measurements in construction (⅜ inch + 11/16 inch), or medication dosing. Teachers verifying student answers.

Related Tools

For finding LCM and GCD of denominators, use the GCD & LCM Calculator. For decimal-to-fraction conversions and percentage work, try the Percentage Calculator.