Question 1

How do I add fractions with different denominators?

Accepted Answer

Find a common denominator (usually by multiplying the denominators), convert each fraction, then add the numerators. For example: 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6. This calculator handles all these steps automatically.

Question 2

How do I multiply fractions?

Accepted Answer

Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. For example: 2/3 × 3/4 = (2×3)/(3×4) = 6/12 = 1/2. This calculator automatically simplifies the result.

Question 3

How do I divide fractions?

Accepted Answer

Flip the second fraction (reciprocal) and multiply. For example: 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 4/2 = 2. Remember: 'Keep, Change, Flip' - keep the first fraction, change to multiplication, flip the second.

Question 4

How do I simplify a fraction to lowest terms?

Accepted Answer

Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 8/12: GCD of 8 and 12 is 4, so 8/12 = (8÷4)/(12÷4) = 2/3. This calculator automatically simplifies all results.

Question 5

How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?

Accepted Answer

Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example: 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75. This calculator shows both the fraction result and its decimal equivalent.