To find half of 1 12, we first need to understand what 1 12 means. In this case, 1 12 can be expressed as the mixed number ‘1 and 12’. This implies we have 1 whole unit and an additional 12 parts of another unit.
Next, we can convert this into an improper fraction for easier calculation. The number 1 12 can be converted by multiplying the whole number (1) by the denominator (12) and then adding the numerator (12). So, we calculate:
1 12 = (1 x 12) + 12 / 12 = 12 + 12 / 12 = 24 / 12
Now, we have 24/12 which simplifies to 2. So, we need to find half of this whole number.
To find half, we divide it by 2:
Half of 2 = 2 / 2 = 1
Thus, half of 1 12 is equal to 1. Remember, if you interpret the expression differently, like just halving the fraction 1/12, the answer would be:
1/12 divided by 2 = 1/24
So, the key takeaway is that the interpretation matters. If you meant ‘half of 1 whole unit’ (which is 1), the answer is 1; conversely, if you were referring to ‘half of the fraction’ 1/12, the answer is 1/24.