Calculate fractions with step-by-step solutions. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with automatic simplification.
To add fractions with different denominators: find a common denominator (usually the LCM of both denominators), convert each fraction to the common denominator, add the numerators, and simplify the result.
A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 2½ is a mixed number. It represents 2 + 1/2. Improper fractions (where numerator ≥ denominator) can be converted to mixed numbers.
To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). Continue dividing until the GCF is 1. The result is the fraction in simplest form.
No, division by zero is undefined in mathematics. If you try to divide by a fraction with a denominator of zero, the calculator will show an error. Always ensure denominators are non-zero.
A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., 3/4). An improper fraction has a numerator equal to or larger than the denominator (e.g., 5/4). Improper fractions can be converted to mixed numbers.
