How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 10/24
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
10 × 2 = 20 and 24 × 2 = 48.
3. Verify the ratio
10 × 48 and 24 × 20 both equal 480.
Direct answer
20/48, 30/72, and 40/96 are equivalent to 10/24.
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5/12
0.416667…
41.666667%
20/48 · 30/72 · 40/96
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
10 × 2 = 20 and 24 × 2 = 48.
10 × 48 and 24 × 20 both equal 480.
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) / (24 × 2) | 20/48 | 10 × 48 = 24 × 20 |
| × 3 | (10 × 3) / (24 × 3) | 30/72 | 10 × 72 = 24 × 30 |
| × 4 | (10 × 4) / (24 × 4) | 40/96 | 10 × 96 = 24 × 40 |
| × 5 | (10 × 5) / (24 × 5) | 50/120 | 10 × 120 = 24 × 50 |
| × 6 | (10 × 6) / (24 × 6) | 60/144 | 10 × 144 = 24 × 60 |
| × 7 | (10 × 7) / (24 × 7) | 70/168 | 10 × 168 = 24 × 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.
20/48 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 5/12.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
10/24 equals 0.416667… as a decimal and 41.666667% as a percentage.