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CalculateKarlo

Fraction Calculator with Steps

Type fractions like 3/4, mixed numbers like 1 1/2 (with a space), whole numbers or decimals.

Fill in the fields — the answer appears as you type.

Think an answer is wrong? Report it with your inputs.

How it's calculated

  • a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
  • a/b × c/d = ac / bd
  • a/b ÷ c/d = ad / bc
  • Simplify by dividing top and bottom by their greatest common divisor

Worked example

1 1/2 + 2/3 = 13/6 = 2 1/6.

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Assumptions and limits

  • Exact arithmetic with whole numbers, so there's no rounding until the decimal line.

Common questions

How do I enter a negative mixed number?

Put the minus sign in front: -2 1/4 means −(2 + 1/4).