Can I simplify decimal ratios?

Yes. The tool first converts decimal terms to whole numbers using a shared power of 10, then applies GCD simplification.

Does it support three-part ratios?

Yes. You can simplify and scale a:b:c ratios using the same GCD-based approach used for two-part ratios.

How is scaling different from equivalent ratios?

Equivalent ratios multiply all terms by the same factor. Scaling to a total distributes a fixed total based on each simplified term's share.

Ratio Simplifier

Simplify 2-part and 3-part ratios, handle decimals, generate equivalent ratios, and scale ratios to totals with full GCD-based steps.

Simplify and scale ratios with clear GCD-based steps for 2-part and 3-part inputs.

Example/result panel

Example: 6 : 9 simplifies to 2 : 3 using GCD 3.

How to Simplify and Scale Ratios

Simplifying ratios

Divide every ratio term by the greatest common divisor to reduce it to lowest terms while preserving the relationship.

Decimal ratios

Convert decimals to whole numbers by multiplying all terms by the same power of 10, then simplify with GCD.

3-part ratios

For a:b:c, compute the common divisor across all three terms, not just pairs.

Equivalent ratios and scaling

Multiply every term by the same number to create equivalent ratios. To scale to a total, distribute the total by each term's share of the simplified sum.

Ratio vs fraction

A fraction compares one part to a whole. A ratio compares parts to each other, or part to whole depending on context.

Examples and FAQ

6:9 simplifies to 2:3.
1.5:2.25 becomes 150:225, then simplifies to 2:3.
4:6:10 simplifies to 2:3:5.