Simplify the Ratio 4:6
The ratio 4:6 simplifies to 2:3.
How to use this tool
- Enter the two values in the ratio (A and B).
- Optionally enter a scale multiplier (default 1 = just simplify).
- Read the simplified and scaled ratio.
Reduce ratios to their simplest form in one step with this calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I simplify a ratio?
- Divide both parts of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For 6:9, GCD=3, so 6/3 : 9/3 = 2:3.
- What are common uses for ratios?
- Ratios appear in recipes (flour to water), mixing (paint, concrete), maps (scale), finance (debt-to-income), and photography (aspect ratio).