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Professional carpentry, baking, and machining often require combining whole numbers with fractions. Errors in converting these values lead to wasted material or failed recipes. This tool standardizes arithmetic between integers and mixed numbers by automating the lowest common denominator search. It eliminates the manual error-prone process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions before calculation. The interface provides immediate feedback in three formats to suit different measurement tools. Whether reading a tape measure or a digital caliper, the result matches the instrument.

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Formulas

The core logic converts all inputs to improper fractions to standardize the operation. For a mixed number A bc, the improper form is:

A × c + bc

When adding two fractions n1d1 and n2d2, the calculator finds the Least Common Multiple LCM for the denominators:

Result = n1(LCM÷d1) + n2(LCM÷d2)LCM

Reference Data

FractionDecimalPrime Factors (Denom)LCM Ref (with 12)
120.5212
130.333...312
140.252212
150.2560
160.166...2 × 312
180.1252324
1100.12 × 560
1120.083...22 × 312
1160.06252448
1320.031252596

Frequently Asked Questions

Algorithms process fractions more reliably than mixed types. An integer is treated as a fraction with a denominator of 1. This ensures consistent application of the LCM logic across all inputs.
The tool calculates the integer part by dividing the numerator by the denominator. The remainder becomes the new numerator. Both the raw improper fraction and the simplified mixed number are displayed.
Yes. Leaving the whole number field blank treats it as zero. This effectively allows you to input pure fractions without syntax errors.
Negative values are supported for the whole number portion. The logic distributes the negative sign to the numerator for the internal calculation.