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Aimee buys two trays of brownies to share with her friends. Each tray of brownies is already cut into 18 equal pieces. Aimee has 15 friends and she wants each friend to get the same amount of brownies. Exactly how many pieces would each classmate get if Aimee distributes both trays of brownies?

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Answer: 2 With 6 leftover or 2.4 brownies each

Step-by-step explanation: 18*2 = 36 brownies total

15*2 = 30 brownies that will be eaten

36-30 = 6 brownies leftover

or 6/15 = 0.4 so 2.4 brownies each

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