Proper/Improper Fractions Calculator
This calculator can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication or division of proper and improper fractions. The input provided in any of the fields can either be a positive or negative number.
Mixed Numbers Calculator
This calculator can be used for adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing mixed fractions. The input provided in any of the fields can either be a positive or negative number.
Simplify Fractions Calculator
This tool can be used to simplify mixed fractions. Here, the input provided in the whole number field can either be positive or negative.
Decimal to Fraction Calculator
This calculator converts decimal numbers into fractions. The input provided here can either be a positive or a negative number.
Fraction to Decimal Calculator
This calculator converts fractions into decimal numbers. The input provided in any of the fields can either be a positive or a negative number.
Big Number Fraction Calculator
This calculator can be used for calculations involving fractions with very large integers.
What are Fractions?
Fractions are used to represent some part of a whole thing. Fractions are usually in the format a/b. Here, the number that is before the slash is called the numerator and the number that is after the slash is called the denominator. The denominator represents the whole thing and the numerator represents the number of equal parts of the whole thing.
For Example: Suppose, the whole thing is a tray of eggs with 12 eggs in it. When the tray is full, it can be represented by the fraction 12/12. Now, if you take out 5 eggs from the tray then the portion taken out would be represented by the fraction 5/12. Whereas, the portion remaining in the tray would be represented by the fraction 7/12.
In general, there are three types of fractions which are mentioned below:
- Proper Fractions: In this kind of fraction, the value of the numerator is lower than that of the denominator. Fractions such as 3/7, 2/9, etc. can be termed as proper fractions.
- Improper Fractions: For these fractions, the value of the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. For example, 9/5, 12/12, 267/23, etc. are all improper fractions.
- Mixed Fractions: These fractions are basically another way of representing improper fractions. They can also be called a simplified version of improper fractions. For example, the improper fraction 19/4 can be represented as the mixed fraction 4 ¾.
Fractions can either be positive or negative numbers. The denominator in a fraction cannot be zero (0).
What is a Fraction Calculator?
The fraction calculators given above are digital tools that can be used to make mathematical calculations involving fractions. These calculators can be used for adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing proper, improper or mixed fractions. There are also tools that can be used to simplify mixed fractions or convert decimal numbers into fractions and vice versa.
How do these Fraction Calculators work?
Being online tools, the above fraction calculators can easily be accessed from devices such as a smartphone or a laptop with an internet connection. Given below is a brief of how each of these calculators function:
Proper/Improper Fractions Calculator
This calculator can perform calculations involving proper and improper fractions. There are two sections in this calculator where the required fractions can be entered. Each of these sections has a separate field for entering the numerator and the denominator of the fraction. The input provided in any of these fields can either be positive or negative. There’s a field, between both the sections, with a drop-down menu that lists all the mathematical functions that can be applied between both the fractions. Users can choose to apply either addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x) or division (/) from this menu. Enter the required input and click on the ‘Calculate’ button to view the result.
Output Shown: The result page for this calculator gives the output in terms of a fraction as well as in decimal. The steps involved in the calculation are displayed right below the result. Additionally, there is a ‘+ Show further explanation’ button below it which can be clicked to view the explanation of the steps involved in the calculation.
To make a new calculation, click on the ‘Clear’ button and provide new input.
Mixed Numbers Calculator
This calculator is for making calculations involving mixed fractions. Here, there are two fields for entering the fractions. To provide an input, users first need to enter a whole number, then give a space, then enter the numerator, followed by a slash (/) and lastly, enter the denominator. The input provided in either of the fields can be positive or negative. There is a field, with a drop-down menu, in between the fields given for entering the fractions from where the required mathematical function -- addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x) or division (/) -- can be selected. Enter the required input and click on the ‘Calculate’ button to view the result.
Output Shown: The result page for this calculator gives the output in terms of a fraction as well as in decimal. The steps involved in the calculation are displayed right below the result. Additionally, there is a ‘+ Show further explanation’ button below it which can be clicked to view the explanation of the steps involved in the calculation.
To make a new calculation, click on the ‘Clear’ button and provide new input.
Simplify Fractions Calculator
This calculator can be used to simplify mixed fractions. The simplified fractions calculator has three fields. One to enter a whole number, one to enter the numerator and another to enter the denominator of the mixed fraction that is to be provided as the input. The input provided in the field given for entering the whole number can either be positive or negative. Enter the relevant information in all the fields and click on the ‘Calculate’ button to view the result.
Output Shown: The result page for this calculator gives the output in terms of a fraction as well as in decimal. The steps involved in the calculation are displayed right below the result.
To make a new calculation, click on the ‘Clear’ button and provide new input.
Decimal to Fraction Calculator
This calculator converts decimal numbers into fractions. Enter the required decimal number in the input field and click on the ‘Calculate’ button to view the result. The input provided can either be positive or negative.
Output Shown: The result page for this calculator gives the output in terms of a fraction. The steps involved in the calculation are displayed right below the result.
To make a new calculation, click on the ‘Clear’ button and provide new input.
Fraction to Decimal Calculator
This calculator converts fractions into decimal numbers. Here, there are two fields where the required numerator and the denominator of the fraction can be entered. The input provided can either be positive or negative. Provide the necessary details and click on the ‘Calculate’ button to view the result.
Output Shown: The result page for this calculator gives the output in terms of a decimal number.
To make a new calculation, click on the ‘Clear’ button and provide new input.
Big Number Fraction Calculator
This calculator can be used for fractions with very large integers. Here, there are two sections for entering the fractions, each with a numerator and a denominator field. There is a field, with a drop-down menu, between both the sections which can be used to choose the appropriate mathematical function -- addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x) or division (/) -- to be applied in between the fractions. Enter all the required details and click on the ‘Calculate’ button to view the result.
Output Shown: The result page for this calculator gives the output in terms of a fraction.
To make a new calculation, click on the ‘Clear’ button and provide new input.