How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 10/12
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
10 × 2 = 20 and 12 × 2 = 24.
3. Verify the ratio
10 × 24 and 12 × 20 both equal 240.
Direct answer
20/24, 30/36, and 40/48 are equivalent to 10/12.
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5/6
0.833333…
83.333333%
20/24 · 30/36 · 40/48
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
10 × 2 = 20 and 12 × 2 = 24.
10 × 24 and 12 × 20 both equal 240.
Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero whole number. The written numbers change, but the ratio stays equal.
| Multiplier | Calculation | Equivalent fraction | Cross-product check |
|---|---|---|---|
| × 2 | (10 × 2) / (12 × 2) | 20/24 | 10 × 24 = 12 × 20 |
| × 3 | (10 × 3) / (12 × 3) | 30/36 | 10 × 36 = 12 × 30 |
| × 4 | (10 × 4) / (12 × 4) | 40/48 | 10 × 48 = 12 × 40 |
| × 5 | (10 × 5) / (12 × 5) | 50/60 | 10 × 60 = 12 × 50 |
| × 6 | (10 × 6) / (12 × 6) | 60/72 | 10 × 72 = 12 × 60 |
| × 7 | (10 × 7) / (12 × 7) | 70/84 | 10 × 84 = 12 × 70 |
Because the numerator and denominator share a factor, this example is especially useful for practicing reduction before conversion.
Learning tip: Simplify first to make the decimal division and equivalence check easier.
20/24 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 5/6.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
10/12 equals 0.833333… as a decimal and 83.333333% as a percentage.