A ratio like 12:8 can be simplified to 3:2 by dividing both terms by their GCD (4). Simplified ratios are easier to understand and compare. This tool handles any ratio, including those with decimals, large numbers, and three-term ratios.
How to Use
Enter ratio terms:
- Two-term: e.g., 12:8 → 3:2
- Three-term: e.g., 6:9:12 → 2:3:4
- Decimals: Automatically scaled to whole numbers first
How It Works
Find the GCD of all terms, then divide each term by the GCD. For decimals: multiply all terms by 10^n to remove decimal points first, then simplify.
Common Uses
- Recipe scaling (2:1 flour to sugar)
- Screen aspect ratios (16:9, 4:3)
- Mixing ratios (cement, paint, chemicals)
- Financial ratios (debt-to-equity)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Enter the first ratio term.
- 2Enter the second (and optional third) term.
- 3View the simplified ratio.
- 4Check the percentage distribution.
- 5See the visual proportion bar.