Question

What is the whole number for 5/12

Answer 1

5/12 is not a whole number, however, their is a decimal for it. 

5/12 = 0.416

Answer 2

It will be a decimal.
5/12= 0. 416 repeating, so you could round it up to 0.417 or you can put a repeating sign (-) above the 6.
I hope this helps!