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Jenna has 7/12 of a pound of raisins. If she eats 1/6 of a pound and gives 1/4 of a pound to her friend, what fraction of a pound does she have left?

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Answer: 1/6 of a pound

Explanation:

Well, the starting expression is 7/12-1/6-1/4

You need to find the LCD (12):

7/12-2/12-3/12

7-2-3=2/12

1/6 pounds

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