How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 4/20
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
4 × 2 = 8 and 20 × 2 = 40.
3. Verify the ratio
4 × 40 and 20 × 8 both equal 160.
Direct answer
8/40, 12/60, and 16/80 are equivalent to 4/20.
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1/5
0.2
20%
8/40 · 12/60 · 16/80
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
4 × 2 = 8 and 20 × 2 = 40.
4 × 40 and 20 × 8 both equal 160.
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) / (20 × 2) | 8/40 | 4 × 40 = 20 × 8 |
| × 3 | (4 × 3) / (20 × 3) | 12/60 | 4 × 60 = 20 × 12 |
| × 4 | (4 × 4) / (20 × 4) | 16/80 | 4 × 80 = 20 × 16 |
| × 5 | (4 × 5) / (20 × 5) | 20/100 | 4 × 100 = 20 × 20 |
| × 6 | (4 × 6) / (20 × 6) | 24/120 | 4 × 120 = 20 × 24 |
| × 7 | (4 × 7) / (20 × 7) | 28/140 | 4 × 140 = 20 × 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.
8/40 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 4 to get 1/5.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
4/20 equals 0.2 as a decimal and 20% as a percentage.