Ratios compare quantities A:B in relative terms. Simplifying divides both parts by their greatest common divisor for clearest communication in maps, recipes, and mixing instructions.
About Ratio Simplifier
Ratios compare quantities A:B in relative terms. Simplifying divides both parts by their greatest common divisor for clearest communication in maps, recipes, and mixing instructions.
Equivalent ratios scale together (2:3 equals 4:6).
CalculatorCamp reduces integer ratios and may show decimal quotient A/B.
How to use this tool
Enter two positive numbers for A and B. Calculate simplified ratio and optional decimal.
Formula & methodology
This ratio simplifier calculator applies the standard relationship below. Intermediate values are kept at full precision; only the displayed result is rounded.
A:B simplified = (A/gcd):(B/gcd); gcd = greatest common divisor
Tips for accurate results
Convert fractions to integers first if possible (multiply by common factor).
Part-to-whole percents differ from part-to-part ratios.
Three-part ratios may need manual extension.
Zero parts invalid for meaningful ratio.
Frequently asked questions
Simplify 18:24?
3:4.
Decimal ratio?
Divide A by B for single number comparison.
Free?
Yes.
Non-integers?
Form may scale decimals to integers before gcd.
Sources & references
The factors and formulas used by this tool follow these references: