How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 20/12
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
20 × 2 = 40 and 12 × 2 = 24.
3. Verify the ratio
20 × 24 and 12 × 40 both equal 480.
What Is Equivalent to 20/12?
Direct answer
40/24, 60/36, and 80/48 are equivalent to 20/12.
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Simplified
5/3
Decimal
1.666667…
Percent
166.666667%
Equivalent fractions
40/24 · 60/36 · 80/48
Equivalent Fraction Table for 20/12
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 | (20 × 2) / (12 × 2) | 40/24 | 20 × 24 = 12 × 40 |
| × 3 | (20 × 3) / (12 × 3) | 60/36 | 20 × 36 = 12 × 60 |
| × 4 | (20 × 4) / (12 × 4) | 80/48 | 20 × 48 = 12 × 80 |
| × 5 | (20 × 5) / (12 × 5) | 100/60 | 20 × 60 = 12 × 100 |
| × 6 | (20 × 6) / (12 × 6) | 120/72 | 20 × 72 = 12 × 120 |
| × 7 | (20 × 7) / (12 × 7) | 140/84 | 20 × 84 = 12 × 140 |
Where 20/12 Appears
This value is greater than one whole, so it is useful for rates, recipe scaling, and measurements that exceed one unit.
Learning tip: Convert an improper fraction to a mixed number when a real-world measurement is easier to read that way.
Compare Every Form
- Fraction20/12
- Simplified fraction5/3
- Decimal1.666667…
- Percent166.666667%
Frequently Asked Questions
What fraction is equivalent to 20/12?
40/24 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
Is 20/12 already simplified?
No. Divide the terms by 4 to get 5/3.
How can I check an equivalent fraction for 20/12?
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
What are the decimal and percent forms of 20/12?
20/12 equals 1.666667… as a decimal and 166.666667% as a percentage.