Simplify a ratio of two whole numbers to lowest terms.
Fraction arithmetic, decimal-to-fraction conversion, ratios and proportions.
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24:36 simplifies to 2:3 because the greatest common divisor is 12.
Simplify a ratio of two whole numbers to lowest terms. It is designed for quick estimates and everyday problem solving. When a calculation affects a contract, tax filing, medical decision or other high-stakes situation, verify the result with the appropriate professional or authoritative source.
A recipe uses 24 cups of ingredient A and 36 cups of ingredient B. Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor, 12, to get the ratio 2:3. The units must be comparable if you want the ratio to represent a direct quantity comparison.
Important: 2:3 does not mean 2/5 of the second ingredient. Out of the combined five parts, the first ingredient is 2/5 and the second is 3/5. Reduce the pair before scaling a recipe.
Simplify a ratio of two whole numbers to lowest terms.
Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor.
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