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Mixed Number Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, divide mixed numbers — with simplified results.

Runs locally·Free, no signup·Updated May 6, 2026
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How it works

A walkthrough, end to end.

  1. 1

    Enter each mixed number as whole, numerator, denominator (whole part can be 0).

  2. 2

    Pick add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

  3. 3

    See the answer as a simplified mixed number, improper fraction, and decimal.

Reference

Mixed numbers

A mixed number a b/c equals (a×c + b)/c as an improper fraction. After arithmetic, the result is reduced and converted back to mixed form.

Use cases

What you can do with this.

Cooking measurements

Add 1 1/2 cups + 2 3/4 cups quickly.

Carpentry & woodworking

Combine fractional inches without manual conversion.

Schoolwork

Verify mixed-number arithmetic step by step.

Sewing patterns

Add seam allowances expressed in fractions of inches.

Recipe scaling

Multiply or divide mixed-number quantities by a scale factor.

Construction layouts

Mix-fraction arithmetic in feet-and-inches notation.

Test prep

Practice and verify on standardized math problems.

Mixed numbers 2026 — what's current

Foundational arithmetic; calculator wins for instant simplification.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

  • Yes — put the sign on the whole part.

  • Use 0 for the fraction part.

  • No. Calculations run in your browser.

  • Numerator and denominator are divided by their GCD.