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FractionsMarch 21, 20251 min read

What Is Equivalent to 3/4? (Equivalent Fractions Explained)

Fractions equivalent to 3/4 include 6/8, 9/12, 12/16 and 15/20. Learn how to find every fraction equal to three-quarters and how to check equivalence.

Equivalent fractions of 3/4 all represent three-quarters — the same amount written with different numbers.

3/4 = 6/8 = 9/12 = 12/16 = 15/20 = 75/100

How to find fractions equivalent to 3/4

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number:

3/4 × 2/2 = 6/8
3/4 × 3/3 = 9/12
3/4 × 4/4 = 12/16
3/4 × 5/5 = 15/20

A table of equivalents

Multiply by Equivalent fraction
2 6/8
3 9/12
4 12/16
5 15/20
10 30/40
25 75/100

That last one, 75/100, is special — it shows directly that 3/4 = 75%.

Checking equivalence

Cross-multiply: test c/d against 3/4 with 3 × d = 4 × c. For 9/12: 3 × 12 = 36 and 4 × 9 = 36 — equal, so 9/12 = 3/4. ✓

Divide: 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75. Every equivalent fraction divides to 0.75 as well.

Simplifying to 3/4

Divide top and bottom by their greatest common factor. 12/16 → divide by 4 → 3/4. Three-quarters is already in lowest terms (3 and 4 share no factor but 1).

From fraction to percent

Because 4 × 25 = 100, scaling 3/4 to hundredths gives 75/100 = 75% — the full conversion is in 3/4 as a percent and decimal. To convert any fraction with the steps shown, use our percentage calculator. See also what's equivalent to 1/2 and 2/3.

Frequently asked questions

What fractions are equivalent to 3/4?
Examples equivalent to 3/4 are 6/8, 9/12, 12/16, 15/20, 30/40 and 75/100 — each made by multiplying numerator and denominator by the same number.
What is 3/4 equal to as a percent?
3/4 equals 75% (and 0.75 as a decimal), which is why 75/100 is one of its equivalent fractions.
How do you make a fraction equivalent to 3/4?
Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 3/4 × 3/3 = 9/12, which is equivalent to 3/4.
How can you tell if a fraction equals 3/4?
Cross-multiply: c/d equals 3/4 when 3 × d = 4 × c. For 9/12, 3 × 12 = 36 and 4 × 9 = 36, so they match.
Is 3/4 in its simplest form?
Yes. The numerator 3 and denominator 4 share no common factor besides 1, so 3/4 is already in lowest terms.
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