Add unlike denominators
1/2 + 1/35/6
Fraction Calculator
Enter simple fractions, mixed numbers, or improper fractions, choose an operation, and see the simplified answer with steps, decimal value, and a copy-ready result.
Mixed numbers Simplified answers Step-by-step work Decimal conversion
1/2 + 1/35/6
- Improper
- 5/6
- Decimal
- 0.8333333333
Steps
- Use a common denominator: 2 x 3 = 6.
- Convert the numerators: 1 x 3 = 3, and 1 x 2 = 2.
- Add the converted numerators: 3 + 2 = 5.
- Simplify 5/6 to 5/6.
How to use the Fraction Calculator
- Enter each fraction using the whole number, numerator, and denominator boxes.
- Choose add, subtract, multiply, or divide.
- Press Calculate fraction to see the simplified answer, improper fraction, decimal, and steps.
- Use examples, swap, copy answer, or recent answers while you work.
What people use it for
Add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators and see the common-denominator step.
Multiply fractions directly or divide by using the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Turn an improper fraction into a mixed number for homework, recipes, or measurements.
Compare the mixed-number, improper-fraction, and decimal forms before trusting the answer.
Quick examples
Subtract a mixed number
2 1/4 - 3/81 7/8
Multiply fractions
3/4 x 2/53/10
Divide fractions
5/6 / 2/31 1/4
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about simplifying, mixed numbers, denominators, division, and privacy.
What can I use the Fraction Calculator for?
Use it to add, subtract, multiply, divide, simplify, and compare fractions. It works with simple fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, and negative values.
How do I enter a mixed number?
Put the whole number in the Whole box and the fraction part in the numerator and denominator boxes. For 2 1/4, enter Whole 2, Numerator 1, Denominator 4.
What do the main Fraction Calculator inputs mean?
The main inputs are the numbers, operation, mode, or known values the calculator needs. Keep units consistent, enter percentages the way the page label shows, and use the examples as a quick check before trusting the answer.
How should I read the Fraction Calculator answer?
Read the headline answer, then check the supporting lines and examples to understand how the calculator got there. If one input changes, rerun the tool and compare the new answer instead of guessing.
What should I double-check before trusting the Fraction Calculator?
Check units, signs, rounding, and the selected mode before copying the answer. If the number feels weird, rerun one of the examples first, then put your own values back in slowly.
Why do addition and subtraction need a common denominator?
Fractions can only be added or subtracted directly when the parts are the same size. The calculator finds matching denominator pieces first, then combines the numerators.
Does the calculator simplify fractions automatically?
Yes. The result is reduced to lowest terms, and the page also shows an improper fraction, a mixed-number form, and a decimal value.
How does dividing fractions work?
Dividing by a fraction uses the reciprocal of the second fraction. The calculator flips the second fraction, multiplies, and then simplifies the answer.
What does the decimal answer mean?
The decimal is the same value written another way. It is useful when a recipe, measurement, or spreadsheet needs a decimal instead of a fraction.
Can a denominator be zero?
No. A denominator cannot be zero, and the calculator will show an error if you try to calculate with one.
When should I use the LCM or GCF calculators?
Use the LCM Calculator when you only need a common denominator. Use the GCF Calculator when you only need the largest shared factor for simplifying.
Is my fraction history private?
Yes. Recent fraction calculations stay only in the current browser tab while you use the page. They are not sent to a server.
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