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Fraction Calculator with Full Steps

Never get stuck on fraction homework. Instantly shows the Least Common Denominator (LCD), equivalent multipliers, and step-by-step reduction.

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🎯 How to Add & Subtract Fractions

1. Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of both fractions.
2. Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the factor needed to reach the LCD.
3. Add or subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator.
4. Simplify to lowest terms using the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD).

🔄 How to Multiply & Divide Fractions

Multiplication: Multiply the numerators straight across, then multiply the denominators straight across.

Division (Keep-Change-Flip): Keep the first fraction, change the division sign to multiplication (×), and flip the second fraction into its reciprocal.