1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6. Convert to common denominator (6), add numerators, simplify if needed.

How do I divide fractions?

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second. Example: (1/2) ÷ (3/4) = (1/2) × (4/3) = 4/6 = 2/3.

What is the simplest form of 4/8?

4/8 simplifies to 1/2. Divide both numerator and denominator by their GCD (4).

How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?

Divide the numerator by the denominator. 1/2 = 0.5, 1/3 ≈ 0.333, 3/4 = 0.75.

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Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions and see the result in simplified form. Fractions are written as a/b where a is the numerator and b is the denominator. This calculator shows step-by-step working.

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, find a common denominator (usually the LCM of the two denominators), convert both fractions, then add the numerators. Example: 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

How to Multiply Fractions

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Example: (1/2) × (3/4) = 3/8. Simplify by dividing both by their GCD.

Simplifying Fractions

A fraction is simplified when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. Divide both by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 6/8 simplifies to 3/4 (divide both by 2).

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