Question

Is one half equal to 7/12

Answer 1

No, 7/12 would not be 1/2. seven can go into 14 twice though. So 7/14 = 1/2

Answer 2

We can chang efractions to compare them by multiplying them by 1 or x/x where x=x so

1/2=7/12?
make bottom numbers equal
2 times what=12
divide 2
what=6

1/2 times 6/6=6/12
6/12=7/12
6=7
false

so therefor it does NOT equal 7/12