What is Fraction Arithmetic?

Fraction arithmetic involves mathematical operations with fractions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Our fraction calculator provides accurate results with automatic simplification and decimal conversion.

How to Use the Fraction Calculator

Select the operation you want to perform, enter two fractions (numerator and denominator for each), and get instant results. The calculator automatically simplifies fractions and provides decimal equivalents.

Fraction Operations Explained

• Addition: Find a common denominator and add numerators
• Subtraction: Find a common denominator and subtract numerators
• Multiplication: Multiply numerators and denominators separately
• Division: Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction

Fraction Simplification

All results are automatically simplified to their lowest terms using the greatest common divisor (GCD) algorithm, ensuring you get the most reduced form of the fraction.

Decimal Conversion

Get the decimal equivalent of your fraction result, useful for understanding the numerical value and for applications requiring decimal representation.

Common Fraction Applications

• Cooking: Recipe scaling and ingredient measurements
• Construction: Precise measurements and material calculations
• Finance: Interest calculations and proportional distributions
• Education: Mathematics learning and problem solving

Fraction Calculator Tips

• Enter fractions in the format numerator/denominator
• Negative numbers are supported
• Results are automatically simplified
• Decimal equivalents are provided for reference