How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 4/18
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
4 × 2 = 8 and 18 × 2 = 36.
3. Verify the ratio
4 × 36 and 18 × 8 both equal 144.
Direct answer
8/36, 12/54, and 16/72 are equivalent to 4/18.
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2/9
0.222222…
22.222222%
8/36 · 12/54 · 16/72
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
4 × 2 = 8 and 18 × 2 = 36.
4 × 36 and 18 × 8 both equal 144.
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 | (4 × 2) / (18 × 2) | 8/36 | 4 × 36 = 18 × 8 |
| × 3 | (4 × 3) / (18 × 3) | 12/54 | 4 × 54 = 18 × 12 |
| × 4 | (4 × 4) / (18 × 4) | 16/72 | 4 × 72 = 18 × 16 |
| × 5 | (4 × 5) / (18 × 5) | 20/90 | 4 × 90 = 18 × 20 |
| × 6 | (4 × 6) / (18 × 6) | 24/108 | 4 × 108 = 18 × 24 |
| × 7 | (4 × 7) / (18 × 7) | 28/126 | 4 × 126 = 18 × 28 |
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.
8/36 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 2/9.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
4/18 equals 0.222222… as a decimal and 22.222222% as a percentage.