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26 August, 02:10

There was 2/3 fruitcake leftover. Elizabeth ate 1/5. How much of the whole fruitcake did she eat?

A. 2/15

B. 2/8

C. 9/15

D. 11/15

Don't tell me the answer! Tell me how to do it instead.

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  1. 26 August, 02:16
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    This is fraction multiplication. We need to find 1/5 of 2/3 of the cake.

    Multiply numerator by numerator, and denominator by denominator:

    1/5 x 2/3 =

    (1x2) / (5x3) =

    2/15

    The answer is A. 2/15
  2. 26 August, 02:39
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    I believe you have to divide or multiply I haven't done that in a long time
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