Enter 2 fractions below:

<-- Enter Fraction 1
<-- Enter Fraction 2
Round to nearest 1/2
Round to nearest 1/4
Round to nearest 1/8
      

How does the Benchmark Fractions Calculator work?
Free Benchmark Fractions Calculator - Adds or Subtracts or Compares 2 fractions using estimating sums or estimating differences with benchmark fractions.
This calculator has 2 inputs.

What 2 formulas are used for the Benchmark Fractions Calculator?

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Compare to the halfway point

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What 8 concepts are covered in the Benchmark Fractions Calculator?
benchmark
benchmark fractions
common fraction that gives you a reference to measure other fractionswith
compare
estimate, measure, or note the similarity or difference between
denominator
The bottom portion of a fraction. For a/b, b is the denominator
difference
the result of one of the important mathematical operations, which is obtained by subtracting two numbers
fraction
how many parts of a certain size exist
a/b where a is the numerator and b is the denominator
numerator
the number above the line in a common fraction
sum
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items
Example calculations for the Benchmark Fractions Calculator