Comprehensive Calculator Guide
A ratio compares two numbers, written like 12:18. This calculator reduces it to its simplest form (2:3), gives each side's share of the total and splits any amount between two sides in that ratio. Two partners who put in SAR 60,000 and 40,000 split a SAR 25,000 profit 3:2: 15,000 and 10,000.
Reducing and splitting
Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor: 12:18 ÷ 6 = 2:3. Each side's share is its term over the sum, so 2 of 5 parts is 40%.
To split SAR 1,000 in 2:3, divide by 5 parts (200 each): 400 and 600. The same works for profit sharing, shared costs and mixing.
How to Use
- 01Enter both terms.
- 02Enter an amount to split, if needed.
- 03Read the simplest form, the share and the two parts.
Formula Used
Part A = amount × a ÷ (a + b)Practical Examples
Example 1
12:18 = 2:3.
Example 2
1,000 in 2:3: 400 and 600.
Example 3
Profit of 25,000 in 3:2: 15,000 and 10,000.
Important Tips
- Write ratios in simplest form in agreements.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Dividing by the number of people instead of the total parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I simplify a ratio?
- Divide both terms by their GCD.
- How do I split an amount 2:3?
- Divide by 5, then take 2 and 3 parts.
- Ratio or fraction?
- 2:3 compares two parts; 2/5 is a part of the whole.