What is 2/3 of 12 apples?

Two-thirds of 12 apples equals 8 apples.

Detailed Explanation:

Calculation: 2/3 × 12 = (2 × 12) ÷ 3 = 24 ÷ 3 = 8 apples

Step-by-Step Visual Method:

1. Total apples: 12
2. Divide into thirds: 12 ÷ 3 = 4 apples per third
   • First third: 4 apples
   • Second third: 4 apples
   • Third third: 4 apples
3. Take two-thirds: 4 + 4 = 8 apples

Practical Scenario: Imagine you have 12 apples arranged in 3 equal groups:

• Group 1: 4 apples
• Group 2: 4 apples
• Group 3: 4 apples

Taking 2/3 means taking 2 of these groups = 8 apples

What Remains:

• You took: 8 apples (2/3)
• Remaining: 4 apples (1/3)
• Verification: 8 + 4 = 12 

Alternative Calculation:

• Find 1/3 first: 12 ÷ 3 = 4
• Multiply by 2: 4 × 2 = 8

Important Notes:

• 2/3 of 12 apples = 8 apples
• 1/3 would be 4 apples
• The remaining 1/3 = 4 apples
• Total always adds up to 12