Simplifying Fractions Calculator

Use our Simplifying Fractions Calculator to easily simplify, reduce, and convert fractions. Whether you need to simplify algebraic expressions, multiply or divide fractions, or convert fractions to their simplest form, our tool can help you quickly and accurately. Perfect for various mathematical calculations, including simplest form calculators, algebra simplifiers, and fraction converters. Try it online now and simplify your math calculations effortlessly!

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Simplified Fraction

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Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers in simplest form.	This calculator also simplifies proper fractions by reducing to lowest terms and showing the work involved.
Simplifying a fraction requirements:	A number that will divide evenly into both the numerator and denominator so it can be reduced, or The numerator must be greater than the denominator (an improper fraction), so it can be converted to a mixed number.
What is an Improper Fraction?	An improper fraction is any fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. Examples of improper fractions are 16/3, 81/9, 525/71.
How to Convert an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number:	1. Divide the numerator by the denominator 2. Write down the whole number result 3. Use the remainder as the new numerator over the denominator. This is the fraction part of the mixed number.
Example: Convert the improper fraction 16/3 to a mixed number.	Divide 16 by 3: 16 ÷ 3 = 5 with remainder of 1. The whole number result is 5. The remainder is 1. With 1 as the numerator and 3 as the denominator, the fraction part of the mixed number is 1/3. The mixed number is 5 1/3. So 16/3 = 5 1/3.
Calculator Functionality	When possible, this calculator first reduces an improper fraction to lowest terms before finding the mixed number form.
Example: Convert the improper fraction 45/10 to a mixed number.	This calculator reduces the improper fraction to lowest terms by dividing numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 45 and 10 is 5. 45÷5=9, 10÷5=2. Use this reduced improper fraction and divide 9 by 2: 9 ÷ 2 = 4 with remainder of 1. The whole number result is 4. The remainder is 1. With 1 as the numerator and 2 as the reduced denominator, the fraction part of the mixed number is 1/2. The mixed number is 4 1/2. So 45/10 = 4 1/2.
Related Calculators	For additional explanation of factoring numbers to find the greatest common factor (GCF) see the Greatest Common Factor Calculator.
Large Numbers	If your improper fraction numbers are large, you can use the Long Division with Remainders Calculator to find whole number and remainder values when simplifying fractions by hand.
Math Operations	To perform math operations on fractions before you simplify them, try our Fractions Calculator. This calculator will also simplify improper fractions into mixed numbers.