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How are the expressions "1/4 of 12" and "12divided by 4" related

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They are saying the same thing. 1/4 of 12 is 3, and 12/4 is 3. 
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they are related because you are still dividing the same thing . 12÷4 ≈ 1/4 of 12.
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