The Fraction Calculator is a specialized tool designed to make arithmetic with fractions simple and error-free. It allows you to perform the four basic operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—on two fractions. This is particularly helpful for students learning about fractions, as well as for professionals like chefs, carpenters, or engineers who frequently work with fractional measurements. The interface is designed to be intuitive, visually representing the two fractions and the operation between them. For the first fraction, you will enter its 'Numerator 1' (the top number) and 'Denominator 1' (the bottom number). You will do the same for the second fraction, filling in 'Numerator 2' and 'Denominator 2'. It's important to remember that the denominators cannot be zero, and the calculator will alert you if you try to enter zero in those fields. Between the two fractions, there is a dropdown menu where you can select the arithmetic operation you wish to perform: Add (+), Subtract (-), Multiply (×), or Divide (÷). After you have entered both fractions and selected an operation, click the 'Calculate' button. The calculator will compute the result and, crucially, automatically simplify the resulting fraction to its lowest terms. For example, if the result is 4/8, it will be displayed as 1/2. If the result is a whole number (e.g., 8/4), it will be displayed simply as 2. This ensures you always get a clean, standard, and easy-to-understand answer.