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Megan has of a box of raisins. She gave of those raisins to her friend. Megansays she gave į of the box of raisins to her friend. What is Megan's mistake?

Megan has of a box of raisins. She gave of those raisins to her friend. Megansays-example-1

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Megan has 5/6 of a box of raisins.

She gave 1/2 of those raisins to her friend.

5/6 x 1/2 = 5/12

She gave her 5/12

She says she gave 2/6 of a box:

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