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There are 45 new houses being built in a neighborhood. Last month, 1/3 of them were sold. This month, 1/5 of the remaining houses were sold. How many houses are left be sold?

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45 * 1/3 = 15

45-15 = 30

30* 1/5 = 6

30-6 = 24 houses left