What is the ratio 23 to 46?

The ratio 23 to 46 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 23. This simplifies to 1 to 2, meaning that for every 1 unit of 23, there are 2 units of 46. RatiOS are used to compare quantities and can be written in different forms, such as fraction form (1/2) or using a colon (1:2).