Question

What is 1/4=y/12 can't figure it out i believe its 3/12

Answer 1

1/4 = y/12
1/4 ✕ 12
12/4
Y = 3

Answer 2

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Answer:

y = 3

Explanation:

You are correct that ...

1/4 = y/12 = 3/12

This means y = 3, the numerator of the fraction with 12 as the denominator.

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In the original equation, you can get there by multiplying both sides of the equation by 12 (the denominator under y).

12(1/4) = 12(y/12)

12/4 = (12/12)y . . . . simplify a bit

3 = y