How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 14/18
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
14 × 2 = 28 and 18 × 2 = 36.
3. Verify the ratio
14 × 36 and 18 × 28 both equal 504.
Direct answer
28/36, 42/54, and 56/72 are equivalent to 14/18.
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7/9
0.777778…
77.777778%
28/36 · 42/54 · 56/72
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
14 × 2 = 28 and 18 × 2 = 36.
14 × 36 and 18 × 28 both equal 504.
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 | (14 × 2) / (18 × 2) | 28/36 | 14 × 36 = 18 × 28 |
| × 3 | (14 × 3) / (18 × 3) | 42/54 | 14 × 54 = 18 × 42 |
| × 4 | (14 × 4) / (18 × 4) | 56/72 | 14 × 72 = 18 × 56 |
| × 5 | (14 × 5) / (18 × 5) | 70/90 | 14 × 90 = 18 × 70 |
| × 6 | (14 × 6) / (18 × 6) | 84/108 | 14 × 108 = 18 × 84 |
| × 7 | (14 × 7) / (18 × 7) | 98/126 | 14 × 126 = 18 × 98 |
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.
28/36 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 7/9.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
14/18 equals 0.777778… as a decimal and 77.777778% as a percentage.