Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions with simplified results.

Result
19/12

1.58333333 as a decimal

Decimal
1.58333333
Mixed number
1 7/12
Percentage
158.3333%
Show the working
  1. 13/4 + 5/6
  2. 2Common denominator 4 × 6 = 24, giving 38/24
  3. 3Divide both by their gcd 2 → 19/12
Formula
a/b + c/d = (ad + cb) / bd

How it works

Adds, subtracts, multiplies or divides two fractions and reduces the answer to its lowest terms, with the decimal and mixed-number forms alongside.

Example

3/4 + 5/6 = 19/12, which is 1 7/12, or 1.5833 as a decimal.

About the Fraction Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions with simplified results. It sits in the Everyday section of NWS Calc, a free collection of calculators that run entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking — open the page, enter your numbers, get an answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fraction Calculator free to use?
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Does my data leave my device?
No. The Fraction Calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
Can I use the Fraction Calculator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — there is nothing to install.
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