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Simplify Ratio Calculator

Simplify a two-number ratio and view related decimal and percentage values.

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How To Use Simplify Ratio Calculator

Quick notes to help you understand the result before you act on it.

Overview

Use this simplify ratio calculator to reduce ratios to their simplest form.

It is useful for recipes, comparisons, scale drawings, and school math.

Simplifying Ratios

  • Divide both sides of the ratio by their greatest common divisor.
  • For 24:36, the simplified ratio is 2:3.

Practical Tips

  • Use whole numbers for exact ratio simplification.
  • Convert units first if values use different units.

FAQ

Common questions about this tool.

How are ratios simplified?

Both values are divided by their greatest common divisor.

Can decimals be simplified?

The calculator shows decimal and percentage forms, but exact simplification works best with whole numbers.