How to Find Fractions Equivalent to 5/24
1. Choose a multiplier
Use the same non-zero number for both terms; start with 2.
2. Multiply both terms
5 × 2 = 10 and 24 × 2 = 48.
3. Verify the ratio
5 × 48 and 24 × 10 both equal 240.
What Is Equivalent to 5/24?
Direct answer
10/48, 15/72, and 20/96 are equivalent to 5/24.
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Simplified
5/24
Decimal
0.208333…
Percent
20.833333%
Equivalent fractions
10/48 · 15/72 · 20/96
Equivalent Fraction Table for 5/24
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 | (5 × 2) / (24 × 2) | 10/48 | 5 × 48 = 24 × 10 |
| × 3 | (5 × 3) / (24 × 3) | 15/72 | 5 × 72 = 24 × 15 |
| × 4 | (5 × 4) / (24 × 4) | 20/96 | 5 × 96 = 24 × 20 |
| × 5 | (5 × 5) / (24 × 5) | 25/120 | 5 × 120 = 24 × 25 |
| × 6 | (5 × 6) / (24 × 6) | 30/144 | 5 × 144 = 24 × 30 |
| × 7 | (5 × 7) / (24 × 7) | 35/168 | 5 × 168 = 24 × 35 |
Where 5/24 Appears
This fraction is a practical example for comparing proportions, probabilities, ratios, and parts of a collection.
Learning tip: Check your decimal by multiplying it by the denominator; the result should return the numerator.
Compare Every Form
- Fraction5/24
- Simplified fraction5/24
- Decimal0.208333…
- Percent20.833333%
Frequently Asked Questions
What fraction is equivalent to 5/24?
10/48 is one equivalent fraction because both terms were multiplied by 2.
Is 5/24 already simplified?
Yes. 5/24 is in lowest terms because its terms share no factor greater than 1.
How can I check an equivalent fraction for 5/24?
Cross-multiply. If the two cross-products are equal, the fractions represent the same value.
What are the decimal and percent forms of 5/24?
5/24 equals 0.208333… as a decimal and 20.833333% as a percentage.