Fraction Calculator
Fraction calculator to add, subtract, multiply or divide two fractions. Get the answer as a simplified fraction, a mixed number and a decimal.
Formula
Combine the two fractions, then divide numerator and denominator by their GCD.
Use it from the API
curl "https://moltcalc.com/api/calc/fraction?n1=1&d1=2&op=%2B&n2=1&d2=3"
See the API docs for every endpoint and the input schema.
FAQ
How do you add two fractions?+
Give them a common denominator, add the numerators, then simplify. For 1/2 + 1/3, the common denominator is 6, giving 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.
How is the fraction simplified?+
The numerator and denominator are divided by their greatest common divisor, so the answer is always in lowest terms.
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