What is 12 5?

12/5, also written as 2.4, is a fraction and a decimal.

  • Fraction: 12/5 represents a part of a whole, where 12 is the numerator and 5 is the denominator. It signifies that a whole is divided into 5 equal parts, and we are considering 12 of those parts. Since the numerator is larger than the denominator, this is an improper fraction.

  • Decimal: 2.4 is the decimal representation of the fraction 12/5. It can be obtained by dividing 12 by 5. It represents two whole units and four tenths of a unit.

It is considered a rational number because it can be expressed as a ratio of two integers (12 and 5).