What is 2/1 of 12?

How to calculate 2/1 of 12?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 12 × 2 = 24
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 24/1 = 24

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/1 of 12, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{1}=\frac{x}{12}$ (where x represents 2/1 of 12)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 12=1x$
2. Which gives: $24=1x$
3. Divide both sides by 1 to isolate x: $\frac{24}{1}=\frac{1x}{1}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{24}{1}=x$

Thus, 2/1 of 12 is equal to 24/1 (or 24 in its decimal form).