Fraction Addition Calculator
Add two or more fractions effortlessly. Visualize the sum and get instant, simplified results.
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Understanding Fraction Addition
Adding fractions involves combining parts of wholes. When fractions share the same denominator, simply add the numerators. For different denominators, find a common denominator, often the least common multiple (LCM). Convert each fraction to this common denominator, then add the numerators. Finally, simplify the result.
For example, to add 1/2 and 1/3, the common denominator is 6. 1/2 becomes 3/6, and 1/3 becomes 2/6. Adding them gives (3+2)/6 = 5/6.
- Numerator: Top number, parts of a whole.
- Denominator: Bottom number, total parts in the whole.
- Common Denominator: Shared multiple for adding fractions with different denominators.
Learn more about fractions at Wikipedia or explore educational resources at Khan Academy.