Everyday maths, explained

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The same proportion.

Turn two whole-number amounts into their simplest ratio. See your answer and the steps that get you there.

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Ratio simplifier

Turn two whole-number amounts into their simplest ratio.

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How we got there

    Decimals may be rounded to eight places; rupee amounts to two.

    A little understanding

    Let’s make the numbers make sense.

    Compare amounts in the smallest terms

    A ratio compares two quantities in the same order. If a recipe uses 24 spoonfuls of one ingredient and 36 of another, divide both by their greatest common divisor, 12. The ratio is 2 : 3.

    Simplified ratio = (a ÷ GCD) : (b ÷ GCD)

    A 2 : 3 ratio has five parts in total. The first quantity is 2/5 of the combined total, not 2/3. Before simplifying measurements, convert both quantities to the same unit.

    Does the order of a ratio matter?

    Yes. Boys to girls at 2 : 3 means two boys for every three girls. Girls to boys is 3 : 2. Keep the original order of your quantities.

    Can one quantity be zero?

    Yes. 0 : 5 simplifies to 0 : 1. Both quantities cannot be zero because there is no meaningful proportion to simplify.

    Can I use decimal ratios?

    This tool takes whole numbers. To simplify 1.5 : 2.5, multiply both by 10 first and enter 15 : 25. It simplifies to 3 : 5.