Math
Ratio Calculator: Simplify and Scale
Simplify ratios, scale them, and apply in real life.
Ratios compare quantities. Essential for cooking, maps, business.
What Is a Ratio?
3:4 means 3 of one per 4 of another.
Simplifying
Divide both by GCD. 12:18 → 2:3.
Scaling
Multiply both by same number. 2:3 × 5 = 10:15.
Applications
- Recipe scaling
- Map scales
- Business ratios (debt-to-income)
- Mixing ratios
Frequently Asked Questions
Simplify ratio?
Divide both by GCD. 12:18 → 2:3.
Scale recipe?
Ratio of desired to original, multiply ingredients.
Ratio vs fraction?
Ratio: part to part. Fraction: part to whole.