Reduce fractions calculator

Simplify or reduce fractions with ease with this calculator. A step-by-step solution is also available so you can clearly see how the answer was found. 



How to simplify a fraction

Enter your numerator into the box on top. Enter your denominator into the box at the bottom.

Recall that a fraction is reduced when you divide both the numerator and the denominator by a common factor.

Dividing a fraction by the Greatest common factor will reduce a fraction into its lowest terms

For example, to reduce 4/12, we can divide 4 by 4 and 12 by 4 to get 1/3

That is what this calculator will do for you. It will simplify a fraction to its lowest terms.