How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 20/18
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
20 × 2 = 40 and 18 × 2 = 36.
3. Verify the ratio
20 × 36 and 18 × 40 both equal 720.
What Is Equivalent to 20/18?
Direct answer
40/36, 60/54, and 80/72 are equivalent to 20/18.
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Simplified
10/9
Decimal
1.111111…
Percent
111.111111%
Equivalent fractions
40/36 · 60/54 · 80/72
Equivalent Fraction Table for 20/18
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) / (18 × 2) | 40/36 | 20 × 36 = 18 × 40 |
| × 3 | (20 × 3) / (18 × 3) | 60/54 | 20 × 54 = 18 × 60 |
| × 4 | (20 × 4) / (18 × 4) | 80/72 | 20 × 72 = 18 × 80 |
| × 5 | (20 × 5) / (18 × 5) | 100/90 | 20 × 90 = 18 × 100 |
| × 6 | (20 × 6) / (18 × 6) | 120/108 | 20 × 108 = 18 × 120 |
| × 7 | (20 × 7) / (18 × 7) | 140/126 | 20 × 126 = 18 × 140 |
Where 20/18 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
- Fraction20/18
- Simplified fraction10/9
- Decimal1.111111…
- Percent111.111111%
Frequently Asked Questions
What fraction is equivalent to 20/18?
40/36 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
Is 20/18 already simplified?
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 10/9.
How can I check an equivalent fraction for 20/18?
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
What are the decimal and percent forms of 20/18?
20/18 equals 1.111111… as a decimal and 111.111111% as a percentage.