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Fraction and ratio calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify fractions and ratios.

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How do I add 1/2 and 1/3?

Add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify fractions and ratios.

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1/2 + 1/3
5/6

1/2 − 1/3 = 1/6 · 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6 · 1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 3/2. As decimals: 0.5 and 0.333. As ratios, simplified: 1:2 and 1:3.

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