What is a Fraction Calculator?
A fraction calculator performs arithmetic operations on fractions—adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. It automatically handles finding common denominators, simplifying results, and converting between fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals.
Whether you're a student learning fractions, a professional working with measurements, or just trying to adjust a recipe, this calculator does the tedious math for you and shows the step-by-step process.
All Operations
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions easily
Auto-Simplify
Results are automatically reduced to lowest terms
Multiple Formats
See results as fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals
Step-by-Step
Learn the process with detailed solution steps
Real-life situations where fractions come up:
- Cooking — Scaling recipes (1½ cups × 2⅓ batches)
- Construction — Measuring lumber, tile, and materials in inches/fractions
- Music — Time signatures and note durations (¼ notes, ⅛ rests)
- Finance — Stock prices historically quoted in fractions (⅛ points)
- School — Learning foundational math and checking homework