In this case we have to have a common denominator in order to compare to the two fractions.
\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{x}{12}\) We know that 2 × 6= 12
So multiply the numerator and denominator by 6
\(\frac{1}{2}\) × \(\frac{6}{6} = \frac{6}{12}\)
Therefore, the amount of honey needed is \(\frac{6}{12}\) teaspoons
So in total 6 bees are needed to make \(\frac{1}{2}\) teaspoons of honey because we know that \(\frac{6}{12}\) is the same as half
