Everyday math calculator

Ratio simplifier

Illustration for the ratio simplifier

Simplify a positive two-part ratio using the greatest common divisor.

Formula and example

Divide both ratio parts by their greatest common divisor.

Worked example

24:36 simplifies to 2:3 because both parts divide by 12.

Assumptions and limits

Accepts positive whole-number parts only. Decimal ratios should be scaled to whole numbers before simplifying.

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