Math

Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply or divide two fractions and simplify the result.

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Your result

Simplified fraction

5 / 6

Decimal value
0.833333
Numerator
5
Denominator
6

An estimate based on your inputs. Review the assumptions and method below.

How does this calculator work?

Fractions represent exact parts of a number. The result is reduced to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

The formula

a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd; multiplication = ac/bd; division = ad/bc.

What should you know?

  • A denominator cannot be zero, and you cannot divide by a fraction with a zero numerator.
  • Integer inputs from −1000000 to 1000000 are accepted to preserve arithmetic precision.

Common questions

How is a fraction simplified?

Divide the numerator and denominator by the largest integer that divides both exactly. For example, 6/8 becomes 3/4.

Can I enter a negative fraction?

Yes. Put the minus sign in the numerator or denominator. The result is displayed with a positive denominator.

Sources and verification

How do we choose formulas and check results?

Sources explain the method or its limits; they do not imply that the linked organizations endorse this calculator.