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Calculation of gear ratios

Example:

i = ZG₂ : ZG₁ → Note

i_G = Gear ratio = ZG₂: ZG₁= 37 : 50 = 0.740

i_A = Final drive ratio = ZG₂ : ZG₁ = 69 : 14 = 4.929

i_total = Overall ratio = i_G x i_A = 0.740 x 4.929 = 3.647

¹⁾	Z₁ = No. of teeth on driving gear, Z₂ = No. of teeth on driven gear

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