Fraction Calculator

Perform arithmetic operations with fractions and convert between fractions and decimals

Fraction Operations

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1/2 = 0.5000
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1/3 = 0.3333

Decimal to Fraction Converter

Common Fractions

1/2
0.5
1/3
0.333...
1/4
0.25
1/5
0.2
2/3
0.666...
3/4
0.75
1/8
0.125
3/8
0.375
5/8
0.625
7/8
0.875

Fraction Rules

Addition & Subtraction

Find a common denominator, then add or subtract the numerators.

Multiplication

Multiply numerators together and denominators together.

Division

Multiply by the reciprocal (flip the second fraction).

Simplification

Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

Step-by-Step Examples

Adding Fractions

1/4 + 1/6
1. Find LCD: LCM(4,6) = 12
2. Convert: 3/12 + 2/12
3. Add: 5/12

Multiplying Fractions

2/3 × 3/4
1. Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6
2. Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12
3. Simplify: 6/12 = 1/2