=MoltCalc

Ratio Calculator

Ratio calculator that reduces any ratio to lowest terms and shows it as a decimal, like 16:9 to 1.78. Handy for screens, recipes and scale models.

Formula

Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor.

Use it from the API

curl "https://moltcalc.com/api/calc/ratio?a=16&b=9"

See the API docs for every endpoint and the input schema.

FAQ

How do I simplify a ratio?+

Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor. For example, 24:36 simplifies to 2:3 after dividing both sides by 12, while 16:9 is already in lowest terms.

How do I turn a ratio into a decimal?+

Divide the first term by the second. The 16:9 widescreen ratio becomes 16 / 9, which is about 1.78.

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