Why does 12/2 = 7?

Question

Here's a quickie while I work on the fourth floor of the Puzzle Dungeon. It's going to be here within the next two days, probably.

Find a way to divide 12 by 2 so you get 7. There are several rules:

1. No base systems or modular arithmetic.
2. No adding anything to the equation (lines, greater than signs, etc.)

I think that's it. Good Luck!

Answer 1

Twelve in roman numerals is XII, "cut in half" horizontally is VII — seven.