How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 15/48
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
15 × 2 = 30 and 48 × 2 = 96.
3. Verify the ratio
15 × 96 and 48 × 30 both equal 1440.
Direct answer
30/96, 45/144, and 60/192 are equivalent to 15/48.
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5/16
0.3125
31.25%
30/96 · 45/144 · 60/192
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
15 × 2 = 30 and 48 × 2 = 96.
15 × 96 and 48 × 30 both equal 1440.
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 | (15 × 2) / (48 × 2) | 30/96 | 15 × 96 = 48 × 30 |
| × 3 | (15 × 3) / (48 × 3) | 45/144 | 15 × 144 = 48 × 45 |
| × 4 | (15 × 4) / (48 × 4) | 60/192 | 15 × 192 = 48 × 60 |
| × 5 | (15 × 5) / (48 × 5) | 75/240 | 15 × 240 = 48 × 75 |
| × 6 | (15 × 6) / (48 × 6) | 90/288 | 15 × 288 = 48 × 90 |
| × 7 | (15 × 7) / (48 × 7) | 105/336 | 15 × 336 = 48 × 105 |
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.
30/96 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 3 to get 5/16.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
15/48 equals 0.3125 as a decimal and 31.25% as a percentage.