How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 2/24
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
2 × 2 = 4 and 24 × 2 = 48.
3. Verify the ratio
2 × 48 and 24 × 4 both equal 96.
Direct answer
4/48, 6/72, and 8/96 are equivalent to 2/24.
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1/12
0.083333…
8.333333%
4/48 · 6/72 · 8/96
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2 × 2 = 4 and 24 × 2 = 48.
2 × 48 and 24 × 4 both equal 96.
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 | (2 × 2) / (24 × 2) | 4/48 | 2 × 48 = 24 × 4 |
| × 3 | (2 × 3) / (24 × 3) | 6/72 | 2 × 72 = 24 × 6 |
| × 4 | (2 × 4) / (24 × 4) | 8/96 | 2 × 96 = 24 × 8 |
| × 5 | (2 × 5) / (24 × 5) | 10/120 | 2 × 120 = 24 × 10 |
| × 6 | (2 × 6) / (24 × 6) | 12/144 | 2 × 144 = 24 × 12 |
| × 7 | (2 × 7) / (24 × 7) | 14/168 | 2 × 168 = 24 × 14 |
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.
4/48 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 1/12.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
2/24 equals 0.083333… as a decimal and 8.333333% as a percentage.