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Fractions Calculator app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 6752 ratings )
Utilities Education
Developer: Essence Computing
0.99 USD
Current version: 1.8, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 05 Apr 2010
App size: 8.49 Mb

Do you struggle to work out fractions? Do you need help in understanding how to add, subtract, divide and multiply fractions? Well if you do then this App is for you. Not only does it calculate the answers for you it also comprehensively explains how the answer was arrived at. Along the way the App explains about the Least Common Denominator, proper and improper fractions, simplifying fractions and other general concepts.

New Version: Added negative numbers. Fractions can be negative by specifying the whole part as negative. If the whole part is zero just put a minus sign.

How to use.

Just type in the fractions you want using the keypad. Select any of the editable fields and the keypad appears. The field being editing is shown with a yellow background. You can change more than one number at a time by selecting each field and typing the number. When you have set the fractions as you want then select OK. The keypad is dismissed and the answer is shown.

Use the four calculation buttons (add, subtract, divide and multiply) to select the type of action.

Select the Workings button to see how the result was calculated. This page has sections that explain how the whole number parts are handled, finding the lowest common denomitor, the greatest common factor, how adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying work and how fractions are simplified.

Pros and cons of Fractions Calculator app for iPhone and iPad

Fractions Calculator app good for

I needed an app to help with basic fractions for small projects around the house. This app is perfect. If I was in college... Not so much.
This has saved me so much time correcting my sons homework! Its so easy to use and the best money Ive spent in apps all year! A must buy for someone that doesnt have a lot of time or skill at finding the lowest common denominator!
This app is great you should buy it because this guy could really use the money, help a bother out! And buy the app
This was the only time Ive felt compelled to write a review. If you dont know your fractions or have forgotten how to do them and you need some help now, this is the app. Not only does it give you the answers but it provides the step by step on how to get the answers on your own. Perfect for checking your kids homework!

Some bad moments

OMG they dont even calculate it tells you how to solve THAT fraction so not a fraction calculator all fingers DOWN. Ps you cant change the fraction

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