Fraction Calculator

How to Calculate Fractions?

Fractions represent parts of a whole number. They consist of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). Understanding fraction operations is essential for many mathematical calculations.

Adding Fractions:

• Find a common denominator for both fractions
• Convert both fractions to have the same denominator
• Add the numerators and keep the common denominator

3/4 + 1/2 = (3×2 + 1×4)/(4×2) = 10/8 = 5/4

Multiplying Fractions:

• Multiply the numerators together
• Multiply the denominators together

5/6 × 2/3 = (5×2)/(6×3) = 10/18 = 5/9

Simplifying Fractions:

• Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of numerator and denominator
• Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCD

12/18 = (12÷6)/(18÷6) = 2/3

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