Proportions

Ratio Calculator

Simplify a two-part ratio and view its decimal relationship and proportional shares.

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Formula

How it is calculated

Simplified Ratio = A ÷ GCD(A, B) : B ÷ GCD(A, B)

Frequently asked questions

What is a ratio?

A ratio compares two quantities by division and is commonly written as A:B.

How is a ratio simplified?

Both parts are divided by their greatest common divisor after decimal places are normalized.

Can ratios contain decimals?

Yes. The calculator scales decimal values before simplifying them.