Question

Mary Ellen had 2/3 of a pie left. She ate 3/8 of it at lunchtime. How much of the pie did she eat at lunchtime? How much of the pie was left?

Answer 1

1/4, 5/12

Explanation:

2/3 x 3/8 = 6/24 = 1/4. She ate 1/4.

2/3 - 1/4 = 8/12 - 3/12 = 5/12. She has 5/12 left