Ratio Calculator

Simplify a ratio. Enter two numbers below and get the result instantly, along with a step-by-step explanation.

What is a Ratio?

A ratio compares two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other. Ratios can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Formula

a : b = (a / GCD) : (b / GCD)

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