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Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply or divide fractions and mixed numbers, with an exact reduced result and calculation steps.

Enter your values

Enter integers only, up to an absolute value of 1,000,000,000,000,000 per field. Grouping separators for this language are accepted; decimal and exponential notation are not.

First fraction
Second fraction

Exact reduced fraction

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Enter the values and choose Calculate.

Mixed number / integer—
Decimal approximation—

The decimal display uses up to 12 significant digits. Use the fraction for the exact value. A minus sign before a mixed number applies to the entire number.

How to use this tool

Choose a fraction or mixed number for each input, then select an operation. Compare the exact fraction, mixed-number form and decimal approximation.

  1. Enter your values
  2. Calculate
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Formula and method

Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction. Addition and subtraction use a common denominator; division uses the reciprocal. Reduce the result by the greatest common divisor.

Worked example

1 1/2 + 2/3 = 3/2 + 2/3 = 9/6 + 4/6 = 13/6 = 2 1/6. The decimal approximation is 2.16666666667.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free and private?

Yes. It is free to use without an account, and the calculation runs in your browser.

Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply or divide fractions and mixed numbers, with an exact reduced result and calculation steps.

Content basis and verification

· Calculations run in your browser. Check the formula and assumptions on this page, and confirm important financial, tax, medical or legal decisions against current official guidance.
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