Ratio Calculator
Simplify a ratio between two numbers and get its decimal and percentage forms.
Simplified ratio16:9
Decimal ratio1,7778
First value share64 %
Second value share36 %
Original ratio: 16:9.
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How is this result calculated?
The original ratio is written as A:B. To simplify it, both values are divided by their greatest common divisor.
The decimal ratio is calculated with A / B. Percentages compare each value with the total A + B.
Frequently asked questions
What is a ratio?+
A ratio compares two values. A 16:9 ratio means the first value has 16 parts while the second has 9 parts.
How is the ratio simplified?+
The calculator converts values to integers when needed, then divides both numbers by their greatest common divisor.
What does the decimal ratio mean?+
The decimal ratio is the first value divided by the second. For example, 16:8 gives a decimal ratio of 2.
Do the percentages refer to the total?+
Yes, the percentages show each value's share of the total formed by the two values.