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Determining gear ratio from Chevy VIN Decoder

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I have the following information from the Chevrolet VIN Decoder. I'm trying to figure out which number determines my gear ratio. I'm assuming it is 3.42, or does the min or max number represent the ratio?

This is from the decoder:
Axle Ratio :)1) - Rear 3.42, 3.73, 3.23 3.23 min 3.73 max

Other transmission info from decoder:
Trans Order Code MYC, M30
Trans Type 6, 4 4.0 min 6.0 max
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio :)1) 4.03, 3.06 3.06 min 4.03 max
Second Gear Ratio :)1) 2.36, 1.63 1.63 min 2.36 max
Third Gear Ratio :)1) 1.53, 1.00 1.0 min 1.53 max
Fourth Gear Ratio :)1) 1.15, 0.70 0.7 min 1.15 max
Fifth Gear Ratio :)1) 0.85 0.85 min 0.85 max
Sixth Gear Ratio :)1) 0.67 0.67 min 0.67 max
Reverse Ratio :)1) 3.06, 2.29 2.29 min 3.06 max