Simplifying Fractions Calculator
Enter any fraction to see its simplest form. This tool automatically calculates the Greatest Common Factor and provides the reduced fraction and mixed number equivalent.
What does it mean to simplify a fraction?
Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its "lowest terms." This is the version of the fraction where the numerator and denominator are the smallest possible whole numbers and share no common factors other than 1.
How do you simplify a fraction?
Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator, then divide both numbers by that GCF. For example, for 12/18, the GCF is 6. Dividing both by 6 gives 2/3.
What is an improper fraction?
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 7/4). These can often be simplified further into mixed numbers.
How do I convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator. For example, 7/4 = 1 with a remainder of 3, so it is 1 3/4.