Is one half equal to 7/12

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

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