What does simplifying a ratio mean?

It means reducing both numbers to the smallest whole numbers that maintain the same proportion, by dividing both by their greatest common divisor.

What is an equivalent ratio?

Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same proportion. For example, 2:3, 4:6, and 6:9 are all equivalent.

Can ratios have decimals?

Ratios are usually expressed as whole numbers, but you can enter decimals and this calculator will simplify them to whole number form.

Where are ratios used?

Ratios are used in cooking, mixing, finance, map scales, aspect ratios, and many other real-world applications.

Ratio Calculator

Simplify ratios to their simplest form and explore equivalent ratios. Enter any two numbers to see the simplified ratio instantly.

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How to Use

Step 1: Enter the first number (A).

Step 2: Enter the second number (B).

The calculator will simplify A:B to its lowest terms and show equivalent ratio forms.

How It Works

A ratio compares two quantities. Simplifying a ratio means dividing both sides by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 12:8 simplifies to 3:2.

Equivalent ratios are created by multiplying both parts by the same number, just like equivalent fractions.

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