Select operation - Choose Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide.
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Enter numerators and denominators - Fill in the numbers for both fractions.
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📐 Understanding Fractions
A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). Fractions are used in many real-world situations like cooking, measurements, and dividing quantities.
📊 Fraction Operations
Addition: Find common denominator, add numerators, simplify.
Subtraction: Find common denominator, subtract numerators, simplify.
Multiplication: Multiply numerators together and denominators together, simplify.
Division: Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, simplify.
💡 Tips for Working with Fractions
Always simplify your final answer to lowest terms
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) for addition and subtraction
Reciprocal of a fraction is flipping numerator and denominator
Any whole number can be written as a fraction: 3 = 3/1
Mixed numbers are improper fractions in disguise: 1½ = 3/2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add fractions with different denominators?
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD), convert both fractions, then add the numerators. Example: 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.
How do I multiply fractions?
Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Example: 2/3 × 3/4 = (2×3)/(3×4) = 6/12 = 1/2.
How do I divide fractions?
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second. Example: 2/3 ÷ 3/4 = 2/3 × 4/3 = 8/9.
What is a simplified fraction?
A fraction where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. Example: 4/8 simplifies to 1/2.