In this tutorial, we will learn How to Write Fractions In Google Docs.
While working with Google Docs you might have come across a situation wherein you need to use fractions but you don’t know how to write or use fractions in Google Docs.
How to Write Fractions In Google Docs. ( 5 methods )
- By using the Google Equation editor
- Using the Substitution Feature
- Using Special Characters.
- Using the Equation Editor ++ Add-on
- Using an external website to write fractions
Let’s go through the above-mentioned methods in detail.
How to Write Fractions in Google Docs : Step by Step Guide
To write fractions in Google Docs use the below methods.
#option 1 : By using the Google Equation editor
This is the simplest way to write(make) fractions in Google docs.
Step 1: Logon to Google docs
Log on to google docs where you need to write and use a fraction.
Step 2: Select the Equation option from the Insert Menu
Go to the Main menu and click on insert. From the drop-down select Equation as shown below.
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Step 3: Select the Equation from the Equation toolbar
- Once you click on Equation, you will get a New equation toolbar as shown below
- Click on Math Operations and select a/b fraction type
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Step 4: Type the numbers in numerator and denominator
Once you select the math operations, you will get the below option to type numbers in numerator and denominator.
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Type your required number in the numerator and then type enter to type the number in the denominator.
Your required fraction will be available in Google docs
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Google Docs Equation Shortcut
You can also access the Google Docs Equation editor using a Keyboard shortcut.
Press and hold the ALT key and now press the I key ( ALT+I ). You will see E on the equation is underlined.
This will open the Insert Menu in Google docs, Now Press the E key
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Option 2 : Using the Substitution Feature
Step 1: Select Preferences from Tools.
- Go to the Main Menu and select Tools.
- Under Tools menu drop-down select Preferences
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Step 2: A new Preferences window will pop up. Click on the Substitutions option
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Step 3: Check your desired fraction from Automatic substitution
- Scroll down to check for the available Automatic substitution for fractions and Click OK.
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Step 4: Type the Required fraction.
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- Now press enter, Google docs will automatically convert your enter number into a fraction.
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Option 3 : Using Special Characters
Step 1: Go to Insert Option on the Main menu.
- Hover over to the Insert option on the Main menu .
- From the drop-down Select Special Characters.
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- Once you click on Special Characters a new screen will pop up as shown below.
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Step 2: Select Numbers Under Symbol.
- Click on the down arrow in front of Symbol and select Numbers
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Step 3: Select Fractions/related under Decimal Option.
- Click on the down arrow in front of Decimal to get the drop-down option.
- Select Fractions/related .
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- Select your required fraction.
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The required fraction has been inserted in Google docs.
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Option 4 : Using the Equation Editor ++ Add-on
You can also write fractions in Google docs using the “Equation Editor++” Add-on
Step 1: Install the Add-on
Go to Add-ons->Get add-ons on the Main menu.
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Step 2 : Search for Equation Editor ++ Add-on
- Once you click on Get-add on, you will get the Google Workspace Marketplace screen with a search option.
- Type Equation Editor ++ Add-on in the Search area.
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Click on the add-on and install it after providing the necessary permission.
Step 3 : Start the Equation Editor++ add-on
Once the add-on is installed, click on the Add-ons menu on the top menu bar and Select Equation Editor++ as shown below.
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An equation editor window will pop up on the right side of the document.
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Now Simply type your required equation in the Math Gui editor.
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Now to insert the fraction in the document, click on “Insert Equation into document“
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A specified equation will be inserted into your document.
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#Using external website to write fractions
Step 1: Go to the external Latex website
Link: https://latex.codecogs.com/
Step 2: Select a /b fraction option
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Step 3: Enter the numerator and denominator in the brackets after the fraction
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Step 4 : Copy and paste the image in your Google docs.
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We hope this tutorial on How to Write Fractions in Google Docs was helpful.
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