The numbers 2, 3, 5, 12 can make 24 in 1 distinct way. The simplest is 12÷(3−(5÷2)) = 24. Every solution passes through a fraction, so you have to divide before you multiply. Difficulty: very hard.
Enter exactly 4 numbers to make 24
12÷(3−(5÷2)) = 24. 1 distinct solutions, 0 without fractions, difficulty very hard.All Possible Ways to Make 24
112÷(3−(5÷2)) = 24
How to Make 24 with 2 3 5 12
Simplest solution: 12÷(3−(5÷2)) = 24
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5 ÷ 2 = 5/2
2
3 − 5/2 = 1/2
3
12 ÷ 1/2 = 24
About this set
| Numbers | 2, 3, 5, 12 |
|---|---|
| Sum | 22 |
| Product | 360 |
| Distinct solutions | 1 |
| Solutions using only whole numbers | 0 |
| Difficulty | Very hard |
Tips to Quickly Make 24 with 2 3 5 12
- No whole-number route exists here. Look for a division that leaves a fraction and is cancelled by a later step, as in the simplest solution above.
- Reduce 12 first with subtraction or division so it becomes easier to combine.
- Try different groupings with parentheses; the order you combine the numbers in is what unlocks a solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make 24 with 2 3 5 12?
Yes. There is 1 distinct solution, and the simplest is 12÷(3−(5÷2)) = 24.
Are there multiple ways to make 24 with 2 3 5 12?
No. 2 3 5 12 has exactly one solution: 12÷(3−(5÷2)) = 24. Rearranging the numbers does not give a different answer.
Do you need fractions to make 24 with 2 3 5 12?
Yes. Every solution passes through a fraction, so you cannot get to 24 using whole numbers only.
How hard is it to make 24 with 2 3 5 12?
It is rated very hard on this site, based on how many distinct solutions the set has (1).