Exact fraction arithmetic
Finite decimals become exact fractions before the calculation. The fraction result is reduced; the decimal result is an approximation. A leading minus applies to the whole mixed number, so -1 1/2 means -3/2.
Add, subtract, multiply or divide exact fractions, mixed numbers and decimals with reduced results and steps.
Fractions, decimals, or mixed numbers such as -1 1/2.
Reduced fraction
1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2
Finite decimals become exact fractions before the calculation. The fraction result is reduced; the decimal result is an approximation. A leading minus applies to the whole mixed number, so -1 1/2 means -3/2.