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How to simplify a fraction

You have 4/6 or 0.75 and you need the short fraction. You will simplify in this tab and copy the fraction text. 5/2 stays 5/2. This page does not print a mixed number such as 2 1/2.

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Today's result A reduced fraction such as 2/3 or 3/4, with the sign on the numerator, and a decimal line you can check.

Open the fraction calculator when you have the two whole numbers or the decimal. Denominator 0 fails. Nothing is uploaded.

Open Fraction calculator
Contents

  1. Decide simplify or from a decimal

    Whole numbers use simplify. 4 and 6 become 2/3. A decimal such as 0.75 uses the other mode and becomes 3/4. The sign stays on the numerator. A negative denominator flips.

    4/6 becomes 2/3. The sign stays on the numerator.
    4/6 becomes 2/3. The sign stays on the numerator.

  2. Open the fraction calculator on cv.cm

    The math stays in this tab.

    Open Fraction calculator

  3. Enter whole numbers, or one decimal

    Denominator 0 fails. A decimal typed into the numerator is rejected in simplify mode. Switch mode instead of rounding it yourself first.

  4. Read the fraction and the decimal line

    Copy keeps the fraction text, such as 2/3. The decimal line is the check. If it does not match the number you meant, the input was only approximated.

  5. A long decimal stops at denominator 10,000

    0.333333 becomes 1/3. A decimal that is not a short fraction stays close once the denominator would pass 10,000. Read the decimal line again.

    0.75 becomes 3/4. A long decimal stops at denominator 10,000.
    0.75 becomes 3/4. A long decimal stops at denominator 10,000.

  6. Keep it as an improper fraction

    5/2 stays 5/2. If a worksheet wants 2 1/2, split the whole part after you copy.

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FAQ

Can I simplify a fraction free online?

Yes. cv.cm reduces whole numbers or a decimal in this tab. Nothing is uploaded.

What does 4/6 become?

2/3. The sign stays on the numerator. A negative denominator flips.

Can I start from a decimal?

Yes. 0.75 becomes 3/4. The denominator stops at 10,000, so a long decimal may be close rather than exact.

Will I get a mixed number?

No. 5/2 stays 5/2. Split the whole part yourself if a worksheet wants 2 1/2.

Is this uploaded?

No. Closing the tab discards it.