1. What is Fraction And Whole Number Calculator?

This calculator performs basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) between a fraction (a/b) and a whole number (c). It provides results in both fractional and decimal form.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses standard fraction arithmetic rules:

Where:

• \( a \) — Numerator (unitless)
• \( b \) — Denominator (unitless)
• \( c \) — Whole number (unitless)
• \( op \) — Operation (+, -, ×, ÷)

Explanation: The calculator converts the whole number to a fraction when needed and performs the operation according to standard arithmetic rules.

3. Importance of Fraction Operations

Details: Understanding fraction operations is fundamental in mathematics and essential for many real-world applications including measurements, ratios, and proportional relationships.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter numerator (a), denominator (b), whole number (c), and select the operation. Denominator must be non-zero. For division, whole number must be non-zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if I get a negative result?
A: Negative results are valid and indicate the result is less than zero. This is normal in subtraction operations.

Q2: How are results simplified?
A: Results are shown in their original form. For simplified fractions, you would need to reduce them yourself.

Q3: Can I use decimal numbers?
A: This calculator only accepts integers for numerator, denominator, and whole number.

Q4: What if I divide by zero?
A: The calculator will show "Undefined (division by zero)" as division by zero is mathematically undefined.

Q5: How precise are the decimal results?
A: Decimal results are rounded to 4 decimal places for readability.