Ratio Calculator

Simplify ratios, create equivalent ratios, and solve missing values in proportions.

Simplify A : B to its lowest terms.
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Find an equivalent ratio by multiplying both sides by the same factor.
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Solve A : B = C : X

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Ratio Formulas

Simplifying a Ratio

Divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
Equivalent Ratio

A : B = (A x k) : (B x k)
Proportion

A : B = C : X

A / B = C / X

X = (B x C) / A
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Ratio Calculator

Vedicaly's Ratio Calculator helps you calculate and simplify ratios quickly. Enter the values of a ratio and the calculator will determine its simplest equivalent form.

How to Use the Ratio Calculator

Enter the numbers that form the ratio into the available fields. The calculator will process the values and display the simplified ratio or other available ratio results.

What Is a Ratio?

A ratio compares two or more quantities. For example, the ratio 2:3 means that for every 2 units of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.

How do you simplify a ratio?

Divide each part of the ratio by their greatest common divisor. For example, 8:12 can be divided by 4 to give the simplified ratio 2:3.

Are 2:3 and 4:6 equivalent ratios?

Yes. Dividing both parts of 4:6 by 2 gives 2:3, so the two ratios are equivalent.

What is the difference between a ratio and a fraction?

A ratio compares quantities, while a fraction commonly represents a part of a whole. Ratios and fractions can sometimes be written in similar forms, but their interpretation depends on the context.