How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 4/26
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
4 × 2 = 8 and 26 × 2 = 52.
3. Verify the ratio
4 × 52 and 26 × 8 both equal 208.
Direct answer
8/52, 12/78, and 16/104 are equivalent to 4/26.
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2/13
0.153846…
15.384615%
8/52 · 12/78 · 16/104
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
4 × 2 = 8 and 26 × 2 = 52.
4 × 52 and 26 × 8 both equal 208.
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) / (26 × 2) | 8/52 | 4 × 52 = 26 × 8 |
| × 3 | (4 × 3) / (26 × 3) | 12/78 | 4 × 78 = 26 × 12 |
| × 4 | (4 × 4) / (26 × 4) | 16/104 | 4 × 104 = 26 × 16 |
| × 5 | (4 × 5) / (26 × 5) | 20/130 | 4 × 130 = 26 × 20 |
| × 6 | (4 × 6) / (26 × 6) | 24/156 | 4 × 156 = 26 × 24 |
| × 7 | (4 × 7) / (26 × 7) | 28/182 | 4 × 182 = 26 × 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.
8/52 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
No. Divide the terms by 2 to get 2/13.
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
4/26 equals 0.153846… as a decimal and 15.384615% as a percentage.