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Jessica bought 8/9 of a pound of chocolate and ate 1/3 of a pound. How much was left?

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To find out how much chocolate Jessica has left, subtract the amount she ate (1/3) from the initial amount she bought (8/9). So, 5/9 equals the remaining amount.
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