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Solvely’s Fraction Calculator adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides fractions and shows every step, free, with no sign-up needed. Type the problem or drag in a photo of it, and the calculator works through the solution one line at a time. It also simplifies fractions, compares them, converts between improper fractions and mixed numbers, and turns fractions into decimals. It’s one of Solvely’s step-by-step calculators, alongside the scientific, algebra, and equation calculators.

About this Fraction Calculator

Solve any fraction question

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, and simplify, all with the steps shown.

Fast and accurate fraction solver

Enter your problem as text or a photo and get a precise answer in seconds, whether the fractions are positive, negative, or mixed.

Step-by-step fraction solutions

Each answer comes with clear, step-by-step working, so you can learn to compare, simplify, and operate on fractions, not just read the result.

Solve fractions online anytime

It runs on the website and the app, on desktop, mobile, or tablet, so you can solve a fraction problem wherever you are.

Trusted by students and teachers

Students and teachers from K12 to university use Solvely’s calculators for fractions and beyond, and the calculator suite is one of the highest-rated math tools on the App Store.

Your AI math tutor

If a step is unclear, ask the built-in AI tutor a follow-up question for a clear, personalized explanation of that step.

How to use this Fraction Calculator

Step 1

Type your fraction problem, or take a photo of it.

Step 2

Drag, paste, or upload your picture into the solver area in the center of the interface.

Step 3

Press Solve to get an accurate solution with a detailed step-by-step explanation for your fraction problem. After getting your answer, you can ask follow-up questions to your personal AI tutor or start a new problem.

Key methods for working with fractions

Adding fractions

Explanation:

• Give the fractions a common denominator, then add the numerators.

Example:

LCM of 2 and 3 is 6 1/2 = 3/6, 1/3 = 2/6 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6

Subtracting fractions

Explanation:

• Same idea: common denominator, then subtract.

Example:

LCM of 4 and 3 is 12 3/4 = 9/12, 1/3 = 4/12 9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12

Multiplying fractions

Explanation:

• Multiply the numerators and the denominators, then simplify. No common denominator needed.

Example:

2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 simplify: 6/12 = 1/2

Dividing fractions

Explanation:

• Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, then simplify.

Example:

2/3 ÷ 4/5 = 2/3 × 5/4 = 10/12 simplify: 10/12 = 5/6

Simplifying and converting to a mixed number

Explanation:

• Divide top and bottom by their greatest common divisor, then write any improper fraction as a mixed number.

Example:

GCD of 16 and 12 is 4 16/12 = 4/3 4/3 = 1 1/3    (since 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1)

Comparing fractions

Explanation:

• Put them over a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

Example:

3/4 and 2/3. Example: 3/4 = 9/12, 2/3 = 8/12 9 > 8, so 3/4 > 2/3

Negative fractions and decimals

Explanation:

• Sign rules work as usual, and any fraction converts to a decimal by dividing.

Examples:

-1/2 × 2/3, and 3/4 as a decimal.

Example:

-1/2 × 2/3 = -2/6 = -1/3 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75

Getting the most from each solution

Explanation:

• Follow the steps to learn the method, then do a quick confirmation — it turns a good answer into a confident one:
• Check that the final fraction is fully simplified.
• Keep an eye on the signs and the common denominator, where small slips tend to hide.
• For a tricky problem, convert to decimals as a fast sanity check.

More About this Fraction Calculator

Benefits of using the Solvely Fraction Calculator

Accuracy. It gives precise solutions for every fraction operation, with the steps shown so you can verify each one.

Easy to use. Enter a problem by typing or photo, and the solution is laid out step by step.

Saves time. It returns the result in seconds, then explains how it got there.

Helps you learn. Clear, step-by-step solutions help you understand fraction concepts and do the next problem on your own.