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The free group $F_2$ has index 12 in $SL(2,\mathbb{Z})$SL(2,$\mathbb{Z}$)

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The free group $F_2$ has index 12 in $SL(2,\mathbb{Z})$

Is there someone who can give me some hints/references to the proof of this fact?