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Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with simplified answers.

Fraction Calculator

3/4 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4.

Fraction Operations

This calculator can add, subtract, multiply, and divide two fractions. Answers are simplified automatically.

Formulas

For addition and subtraction, use a common denominator:

a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
a/b - c/d = (ad - bc) / bd

For multiplication:

a/b x c/d = ac / bd

For division:

a/b / c/d = a/b x d/c

Worked Examples

ProblemAnswer
1/2 + 1/43/4
3/5 - 1/101/2
2/3 x 3/41/2
5/6 / 2/35/4

FAQ

Why simplify fractions?

Simplifying makes the answer easier to read. For example, 6/8 and 3/4 are equal, but 3/4 is simpler.

Can a denominator be zero?

No. A fraction with zero as the denominator is undefined.