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Joel made some muffins. He gave 1\4 of the muffins to a neighbor.He took 3\8 of the muffins to school.What fraction of muffins is left?

User Dortique
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3/8 because we add what he gave off then subtract that by 8/8
User Matthieu Riegler
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easy: 3/8

1) make 1/4 to 2/8
2) add to 3/8 to 2/8
3) subtract 5/8 from 8/8 = 3/8
4) You get 3/8
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