Fractions Calculator: Math Made Easy

Simplicity at Its Finest

Use this fractions calculator for quick, clear math. It handles fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers. Pick an operation and see the work. Get a simplified answer and a decimal view.

How to Use This Tool

Follow these steps for a correct result.

1. Enter the first value as a fraction, mixed number, or whole number.
2. Choose the operation from plus, minus, times, or divide.
3. Enter the second value with the same format options.
4. Click the equals button to calculate.

Inputs explained

• First input: Enter a fraction or a whole or a mixed number.
• Operation menu: Pick plus or minus or times or divide.
• Second input: Enter the second value using the same rules.

Accepted formats

• Simple fraction like 3/4.
• Mixed number with a space like 2 1/3.
• Whole number like 5.
• Negative values with a leading minus like -2 3/4.

What You See After You Calculate

The result shows a simplified fraction or a mixed number. A whole number appears when no remainder stays. The decimal line shows the value to four decimal places. You also see a step-by-step solution. Add and subtract use a common denominator method. Multiply and divide work by multiplying parts or by using a reciprocal.

Step-by-Step Example

Example problem: 1/2 plus 3/4.

1. Find a common denominator of 4.
2. Convert 1/2 to 2/4.
3. Add 2/4 and 3/4 to get 5/4.
4. Write the mixed number 1 1/4 in simplest form.
5. The decimal is 1.2500.

A Tool for Everyone

Here are common ways to use the fractions calculator.

• Check homework steps and final answers.
• Scale recipes for cooking and baking.
• Work out board and trim measurements.
• Prepare quick class examples for teaching.
• Practice for General Educational Development tests.
• Practice for Scholastic Assessment Test math.
• Practice for American College Testing math.

Notes and limits

• Use integers for numerators and denominators.
• Keep denominators greater than zero.
• Division by zero stops the result.
• Use a space in mixed numbers, like 2 1/3.
• Place the minus sign at the start for negative mixed numbers.
• Enter two values per calculation.
• Results appear in lowest terms.
• Decimals display to four places.

Your New Math Sidekick

This fractions calculator gives clear steps and fast answers. Use it to check work and learn each method. Try a few examples and see the pattern. Clean math, steady progress.