The algebraic formula for adding fractions is:
ab+cd=ad+bcbdab+cd=ad+bcbdExample steps:
26+14=(2×4)+(6×1)6×426+14=(2×4)+(6×1)6×4=1424=712=1424=712Subtracting Fractions
The formula for subtracting fractions is:
ab−cd=ad−bcbdab−cd=ad−bcbdExample steps:
26−14=(2×4)−(6×1)6×426−14=(2×4)−(6×1)6×4=224=112=224=112Multiplying Fractions
The formula for multiplying fractions is:
ab×cd=acbdab×cd=acbdExample steps:
26×14=2×16×426×14=2×16×4=224=112=224=112Dividing Fractions
The formula for dividing fractions is:
ab÷cd=adbcab÷cd=adbcExample steps:
26÷14=2×46×126÷14=2×46×1=86=43=113=86=43=113
