Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions with step-by-step work
This calculator handles addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of two fractions. It shows the result as a simplified fraction and as a decimal, with a clear step-by-step breakdown that includes finding common denominators, performing the operation, and reducing using the greatest common divisor (GCD).
Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 6/8 simplifies to 3/4 because the GCD of 6 and 8 is 2.
The common denominator is found by multiplying the two denominators together. For more complex cases, the least common multiple (LCM) can be used, but the product always works.