What is 4/5 as an equivalent fraction?

1 Answer
Nov 15, 2016

4/5 = 8/10 = 20/25 = 28/35 = 40/50 = 140/175 ...

Explanation:

There are infinitely many equivalent fractions for 4/5

As long as you multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number you can always find another equivalent fraction:

color(blue)(xx 3/3) is the same as color(blue)(xx 1), which does not change the value.

4/5 color(blue)(xx3/3) = 12/15" or "4/5 color(blue)(xx 8/8) = 32/40" " and so on ....

4/5 = 8/10 = 20/25 = 28/35 = 40/50 = 140/175 ...

These are just some of the equivalent fractions for 4/5
They are all equal, they just look different!

If you divide them, they are all equal to 0.8 which is 80%