Complex Fractions Calculator
Simplify nested fractions step by step. Enter a complex fraction (a fraction within a fraction) and get the simplified result, decimal equivalent, and detailed solution.
Step 1: Enter Complex Fraction
Format: (numerator fraction) / (denominator fraction)
Example: 2/3 over 4/5 means (2/3) / (4/5). You can also include whole numbers.
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Leave whole = 0 if none.
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Denominator cannot be zero.
Step 2: Options & Format
How it works
We convert each part to an improper fraction, then divide: (a/b) / (c/d) = (a×d) / (b×c). Finally we simplify to lowest terms.
Simplified Result
Summary
Step‑by‑Step
Alternative forms
Simplified complex fraction
2/3 ÷ 4/5 = 5/6
≈ 0.83333
Improper fraction
5/6
Mixed number
5/6
Decimal
0.83333
Percentage
83.33%
5 / 6
Step‑by‑Step Simplification
1. Convert numerator to improper fraction
2. Convert denominator to improper fraction
3. Multiply by reciprocal
4. Simplify
2. Convert denominator to improper fraction
3. Multiply by reciprocal
4. Simplify
Equivalent Representations
| Form | Value |
|---|---|
| Improper fraction | 5/6 |
| Mixed number | 5/6 |
| Decimal (2 dec) | 0.83 |
| Percentage | 83.33% |
| Reduced | 5/6 (already simplest) |
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