1. What is a Fraction?

A fraction represents a part of a whole or, more generally, any number of equal parts. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number) separated by a line.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the fraction formula:

Where:

• Numerator — The number above the fraction line
• Denominator — The number below the fraction line

Explanation: The fraction represents how many parts we have (numerator) out of the total number of equal parts (denominator).

3. Importance of Fraction Calculation

Details: Fractions are fundamental in mathematics and daily life, used in measurements, ratios, probabilities, and many practical applications like cooking and construction.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both numerator and denominator as numbers. The denominator cannot be zero (division by zero is undefined). Results are shown in decimal form.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if the denominator is zero?
A: Division by zero is undefined. The calculator will not accept zero as denominator input.

Q2: Can I enter negative numbers?
A: Yes, both numerator and denominator can be negative, following standard mathematical rules for signed numbers.

Q3: How precise are the results?
A: Results are rounded to 4 decimal places for readability while maintaining reasonable precision.

Q4: What about improper fractions?
A: The calculator handles all types of fractions - proper (numerator < denominator), improper (numerator ≥ denominator), and mixed numbers (entered as decimal equivalents).

Q5: Can this calculator simplify fractions?
A: This version calculates the decimal equivalent. For simplified fractional form, you would need a fraction simplification tool.