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Jonathan is making his favorite pasta dish. He serves his mom 1/12 of the pot of pasta. And his brother 1/6 of the pot. How much of the pot is left over?

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Answer:

9/12 or 3/4

Explanation:

1/6 = 2/12

2/12 + 1/12 = 3/12

12/12 - 3/12 = 9/12

9/12 simplified is 3/4

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