Ratio Simplifier Calculator
Simplify ratios instantly and learn each reduction step using GCF logic.
Divide both terms by their greatest common factor
Enter a ratio to simplify it to its lowest terms.
How to use this calculator
Enter a ratio in the form a:b. The calculator finds the GCF and divides both terms.
What this means in math class
Simplifying ratios is a core 6th-grade skill that carries into proportional reasoning. A simplified ratio shows the relationship in lowest terms.
Worked examples
Example 1: Simplify 12:16
12:16
- Step 1:Find GCF of 12 and 16: 4
- Step 2:Divide both by 4: 12÷4 = 3, 16÷4 = 4
Example 2: Simplify 18:24
18:24
- Step 1:Find GCF of 18 and 24: 6
- Step 2:Divide both by 6: 18÷6 = 3, 24÷6 = 4
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to simplify a ratio?
Divide both terms by their greatest common factor to get the smallest possible whole numbers.
Is 3:4 the same as 6:8?
Yes. They are equivalent ratios. 3:4 is the simplified form of 6:8.
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