Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with step-by-step results.
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions and see the simplified result.
Fractional Arithmetic (a/b ± c/d)Fractions represent parts of a whole. While they can seem intimidating, they are based on simple proportional logic that is essential for cooking, carpentry, and design.
To add or subtract fractions, they must be "speaking the same language"—meaning they need a common denominator. Our calculator automatically finds the Least Common Multiple (LCM) to solve the problem for you.
A fraction like 4/8 is correct, but 1/2 is "simplified." We always provide the simplified version of your result to make it as readable as possible.
1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4