How to Do Fractions in Microsoft Word

1. Place the cursor in the document where you would like to insert a fraction.
2. Click the 'Insert' tab above the Ribbon. Notice that the options in the Ribbon change.
3. Click the 'Equation' button in the Ribbon. New options will appear.
4. Select 'Fraction' from the Structures section.
5. Choose the desired fraction type from the resulting drop-down menu. An equation box will appear where your cursor is.
6. Type the fraction's denominator and numerator into the equation box. Click outside of the box when finished.