Fractional Odds

Fractional odds are also known as British Odds, UK Odds, and Traditional Odds. They are expressed as a fraction, and typically look like this: 5/1. This means that for every $1 you bet, you will win $5 plus your original bet back ($1 + $4).

The beauty of fractional odds is that they offer a very simple way to calculate your potential profits or losses. To figure out how much you would win on a bet with fractional odds of 5/1, for example, just multiply your stake (the amount you bet) by the fraction on the left-hand side of the odds (5), then divide it by the fraction on the right-hand side (1).

Conversely, fractional odds of 1/5 would mean for every $5 you bet, you would only win $1 plus your original stake back.