Step-by-step explanation: Ok so 12 is a whole number so to turn it into a fraction put it over one as in 12/1.
Then just multiply 12/1 x 3/8 which equals 36/8 But we aren't done!
now we must calculate how many times 8 goes into 36 without going over 36 which is 4. 8 times 4 is 32 so we have 4 leftover. Now writing this as a fraction is 4 4/8. 4 is the whole number and that 4 represents 8 going tinto 36 4 times like we just demonstrated. since 36-32 is 4 thats how you get a 4/8 as your fraction.
Then you just simplify your fraction and 4 4/8 turns into just 4 1/2.
I really hope I explained this well and you understand it! :)
