Fraction Calculator

Perform basic operations with fractions.

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Table of Contents

1 What is a Fraction?
2 How to Calculate with Fractions
3 Fraction Calculations - Practical Examples
Definition

What is a Fraction?

A fraction represents a part of a whole number. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example:

Example:
3/4
This means 3 parts out of 4 equal parts
Steps

How to Calculate with Fractions

To perform calculations with fractions:

  1. 1
    For addition and subtraction, find a common denominator
  2. 2
    For multiplication, multiply numerators and denominators
  3. 3
    For division, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction

For example, to add 1/2 and 1/3:

Example:
1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6
Examples

Fraction Calculations - Practical Examples

Example 1 Addition

Add 1/2 and 1/4.

Result: 3/4

Example 2 Multiplication

Multiply 2/3 and 3/4.

Result: 1/2

Example 3 Division

Divide 3/4 by 1/2.

Result: 3/2

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