What fraction is equivalent to 2 4?

To convert the mixed number 2 4 into an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (4) and add the numerator (4) to get the new numerator. This gives you (2 * 4) + 4 = 12. So, 2 4 is equivalent to the improper fraction 12/4. Simplifying this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 4, gives you the equivalent fraction 3/1.