Calculator square root of a fraction
The Calculator finds the square root of a fraction. Firstly find the square root of the numerator and place it over the square root of the denominator. Then simplify the result to the lowest terms or a mixed number if possible. Often leads to irrational number results.
sqrt(1/16) = 1/4 = 0.25
The result spelled out in words is one quarter.How do we solve fractions step by step?
- Square root: sqrt(1/16) = √ 1/16 = 1/4
Rules for expressions with fractions:
Fractions - write a forward slash to separate the numerator and the denominator, i.e., for five-hundredths, enter 5/100. If you use mixed numbers, leave a space between the whole and fraction parts.Mixed numerals (mixed numbers or fractions) - keep one space between the whole part and fraction and use a forward slash to input fraction i.e., 1 2/3 . A negative mixed fraction write for example as -5 1/2.
A slash is both a sign for fraction line and division, use a colon (:) for division fractions i.e., 1/2 : 1/3.
Decimals (decimal numbers) enter with a decimal dot . and they are automatically converted to fractions - i.e. 1.45.
Math Symbols
| Symbol | Symbol name | Symbol Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | plus sign | addition | 1/2 + 1/3 |
| - | minus sign | subtraction | 1 1/2 - 2/3 |
| * | asterisk | multiplication | 2/3 * 3/4 |
| × | times sign | multiplication | 2/3 × 5/6 |
| : | division sign | division | 1/2 : 3 |
| / | division slash | division | 1/3 / 5 |
| : | colon | complex fraction | 1/2 : 1/3 |
| ^ | caret | exponentiation / power | 1/4^3 |
| () | parentheses | calculate expression inside first | -3/5 - (-1/4) |
The calculator follows well-known rules for the order of operations. The most common mnemonics for remembering this order are:
- PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.
- BEDMAS: Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.
- BODMAS: Brackets, Order (or "Of"), Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.
- GEMDAS: Grouping symbols (brackets: (){}), Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.
- MDAS: Multiplication and Division (same precedence), Addition and Subtraction (same precedence). MDAS is a subset of PEMDAS.
1. Multiplication/Division vs. Addition/Subtraction: Always perform multiplication and division *before* addition and subtraction.
2. Left-to-Right Rule: Operators with the same precedence (e.g., + and -, or * and /) must be evaluated from left to right.
Fractions in word problems:
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A 4 m bullet supports the telegraph pole. It is at 3/4 of pole height, and the end is at a distance of 2.5 m from the pole post. Calculate the height of the telegraph pole. - ET inscribed circle
An equilateral triangle has been inscribed in a circle with a radius of 4 cm . Find the area of the shaded region. - Trapezoid 16783
The garden, in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, has a base length of 44 m and 16 meters. The arms are 25 m long. 1/5 of the area is for a road and a cottage. How many m² of the area will be left for planting trees? - Determine 57151
The land has the shape of an obtuse triangle with sides of 40m, 30, and 60m. Determine the minimum mesh length for fencing and the land area in ares.
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Last Modified: November 19, 2025
