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There was 1/3 of a cake left after a party. Dad cut it into 4 equal pieces. What part of the cake was each piece?

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Answer:

1/12

Explanation:

Imagine a whole cake which is split into thirds, then you cut each third into four equal pieces, at the total you'll have 12 pieces so you'll have 1/12.

1/3 * 1/4 = 1/12

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