1. What is Ratio Calculation?

The ratio between two numbers is a quantitative relationship showing how many times one value contains another. It's calculated by dividing the numerator (a) by the denominator (b).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple ratio formula:

Where:

• \( a \) — Numerator (first value)
• \( b \) — Denominator (second value)
• \( r \) — Resulting ratio (unitless)

Explanation: The ratio represents how many times the denominator fits into the numerator. For example, a ratio of 2 means the numerator is twice as large as the denominator.

3. Importance of Ratio Calculation

Details: Ratios are fundamental in mathematics, science, finance, and everyday life for comparing quantities, analyzing proportions, and making relative measurements.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter any two positive numbers. The denominator must be non-zero. The result will show their ratio rounded to 4 decimal places.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if the denominator is zero?
A: Division by zero is undefined. The calculator requires a non-zero denominator.

Q2: Can I use negative numbers?
A: This calculator is designed for positive numbers only to avoid confusion about negative ratios.

Q3: What's the difference between ratio and fraction?
A: Mathematically similar, but ratios often compare different quantities (like miles/hour) while fractions typically represent parts of a whole.

Q4: How precise is the calculation?
A: The calculator shows results rounded to 4 decimal places but uses full precision for calculations.

Q5: Can I calculate ratios of more than two numbers?
A: This calculator handles two-number ratios. For multiple ratios, you'd need to perform separate calculations.