Ratio Calculator

Use our free ratio calculator to find and simplify ratios between two numbers. Get the ratio value, simplified terms, and step-by-step breakdown.

Math

First Term (A)

Second Term (B)

Formula

A ratio compares two quantities, showing how many times one contains the other. Ratios can be simplified by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor.

Ratio = A / B

Percentage: The percentage value you want to apply

Number: The original number or value

Result: The calculated result

How It Works

1Enter the first term (A) of the ratio.
2Enter the second term (B) of the ratio.
3Click Calculate to find the ratio value and simplified form.
4The result shows the ratio value and simplified terms.

Examples

Simplify the ratio 12:8

1.Enter 12 as the first term.
2.Enter 8 as the second term.
3.GCD of 12 and 8 is 4.
4.Simplified ratio: 12÷4 : 8÷4 = 3:2.
5.Ratio value: 12/8 = 1.5.

Result: 1.5 (3:2 simplified)

Frequently Asked Questions

A ratio is a comparison between two numbers showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other. It is often written as A:B.

Yes, but the calculator works best with whole numbers. Decimal inputs are still valid but the simplified terms are calculated using the GCD of the original values.

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Last updated: 2026-07-13

Ratio Calculator

Formula

How It Works

Examples

Simplify the ratio 12:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ratio?

Can I simplify ratios with decimals?

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Ratio Calculator

Formula

How It Works

Examples

Simplify the ratio 12:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ratio?

Can I simplify ratios with decimals?

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