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Matthew has 2 dozen eggs. He uses 3/4 of the first dozen and 5/6 of the second dozen for baking.

How many eggs were left over?

User Permana
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Answer:

5/12​ dozen eggs

Explanation:

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User Nillu
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Answer:

5 eggs.

Explanation:

Well, 3/4 of 12 is 9 and 5/6 of 12 is 10. So, 12 - 9 = 3 and 12 - 10 = 2

Therefore, Matthew has 5 eggs left over.

I hope I helped ^^

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