Fraction Calculator

Fraction Calculator — Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide

Perform all four arithmetic operations on fractions with automatic simplification. No more manual common denominators or reducing — our calculator handles everything.

Supported Operations

• Addition (+): Adds two fractions, finding the common denominator
• Subtraction (-): Subtracts one fraction from another
• Multiplication (×): Multiplies numerators and denominators
• Division (÷): Multiplies by the reciprocal of the second fraction

How to Use

1. Enter numerator and denominator for the first fraction
2. Select an operation from the dropdown
3. Enter numerator and denominator for the second fraction
4. Click the equals button for the simplified result

Why Fractions Matter

Fractions are essential in cooking (1/2 cup, 3/4 teaspoon), construction (1/8 inch, 3/16 gap), finance (quarterly reports), and mathematics education. Understanding fractions builds the foundation for algebra and advanced math.

Example

1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4 (calculator automatically finds common denominator of 4 and simplifies)