Fraction Suite•Step-by-Step GCD & LCD Solvers

Calculateur de Fractions

Additionnez, soustrayez, multipliez, divisez et simplifiez des fractions

Two-Fraction OperationSupports simple & improper fractions
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37/56
37/56
Example equations:

Calculation Result

Improper Fraction
37/56
Lowest terms fraction
Mixed Number
37/56
Whole + remainder fraction
Decimal & Percent
0.660714
66.0714%
Fraction Relative Proportion Gauge37 / 56 ≈ 66.07%
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Step-by-Step Calculation Breakdown

1Step 1: Convert all mixed fractions to improper fractions if applicable.
2Step 2: Find the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) of 7 and 8: LCD = 56.
3Step 3: Adjust numerators: (2 × 8)/56 = 16/56, and (3 × 7)/56 = 21/56.
4Step 4: Add the numerators: 16 + 21 = 37 → 37/56.
5Step 5: Reduce fraction using GCD(37, 56) = 1 → 37/56.
6Step 6: Decimal equivalent: 37 ÷ 56 ≈ 0.660714 (66.0714%).

Standard Fraction Arithmetic Formulas & Properties

Mathematical laws for addition, subtraction, cross-multiplication, and reduction.

OperationAlgebraic FormulaMethod DescriptionExample ProofAction
Addition (+)a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bdFind LCD, add scaled numerators2/7 + 3/8 = 37/56
Subtraction (−)a/b - c/d = (ad - bc) / bdFind LCD, subtract scaled numerators5/6 - 1/4 = 7/12
Multiplication (×)(a/b) × (c/d) = (a × c) / (b × d)Multiply across numerators & denominators2/3 × 3/5 = 6/15 = 2/5
Division (÷)(a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c)Multiply by the reciprocal of the second3/4 ÷ 2/5 = 15/8 = 1 7/8
SimplificationDivide top & bottom by GCD(a, b)Reduces to lowest coprime terms18/24 (GCD 6) = 3/4

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about decimal conversions, accuracy, and formulas.

01How do you add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators?▼

To add or subtract fractions with different denominators: 1) Find the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD), which is the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of the denominators. 2) Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the factor required to make its denominator equal to the LCD. 3) Add or subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator. 4) Simplify the resulting fraction using the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) and convert to a mixed number if improper.

02How do you multiply fractions?▼

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators straight across to get the new numerator, and multiply the denominators straight across to get the new denominator. For example: (2/3) × (4/5) = (2 × 4) / (3 × 5) = 8/15. If either operand is a mixed number, first convert it into an improper fraction.

03How do you divide fractions?▼

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal (inverse) of the second fraction (flip the numerator and denominator of the divisor). For example: (3/7) ÷ (2/5) = (3/7) × (5/2) = (3 × 5) / (7 × 2) = 15/14 = 1 1/14.

04How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?▼

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, for 2 3/4: (2 × 4 + 3) / 4 = 11/4.

05How do you simplify a fraction to its lowest terms?▼

Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator using the Euclidean algorithm, then divide both the numerator and denominator by that GCD. If the GCD is 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

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