Is 1 half the same as 7 twelves?

Answer 1

No.

Convert to equivalent fractions with the same denominator and compare the numerators:

The two fractions are 1/2 and 7/12. Since 12 is a multiple of 2 (12 = 2 × 6), use 12 as the new denominator:

1/2 = (1×6)/(2×6) = 6/12

7/12 is already something/12.

As 6 ≠ 7, 6/12 ≠ 7/12 and so 1/2 ≠ 7/12