Math

Adding Fractions Calculator

Add two fractions and simplify the result.

Calculated Output

Sum 5/6

As decimal 0.8333

Formula: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd, then simplify

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Numerator 1 = 1

3. Denominator 1 = 2

4. Numerator 2 = 1

5. Denominator 2 = 3

7. Sum = 5/6

8. As decimal = 0.8333

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The math behind it

Use a common denominator: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) ÷ bd, then divide by the GCF.

1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6.

Subtraction?

Same method — subtract the numerators after finding a common denominator.