2 4 of 12 is a mathematical expression representing a portion of a whole. In the case of the example given, 2 4/12, the expression is read "two and four tenths" or "two and a quarter." To solve this expression, one would first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. The mixed number 2 4/12 can be written as 51/12 because 2 × 12 + 4 = 24, and 24 ÷ 12 = 2 with a remainder of 0. Since the remainder is 0, the whole number part of the mixed number is 5. Therefore, 2 4/12 is equivalent to 51/12.
When working with fractions, it is important to simplify them to their lowest terms to avoid confusion and easier calculations. The greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator, in this case, 51 and 12, can be divided out, resulting in a simplified fraction of 17/4.
Converting this simplified fraction back into a mixed number, 17 ÷ 4 equals 4 remainder 1, making the mixed number 4 and 1/4 or 4.25., 2 4/12 as a mixed number stands for 51/12 in its simplified form. This expression can also be rewritten as 4 and 1/4 in decimal form, which is approximately 4.25.
