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There is 1/2 of a pizza left. marcos ate 1/4 of that amount. how much did marcos eat?

User JensOlsen
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Answer:

One slice, he ate 1/8 of the pizza.

Explanation:

I solved this one by creating a diagram. In black is what was already eaten. In red is what Marcos ate.

Let me know if you need any more clarification!

There is 1/2 of a pizza left. marcos ate 1/4 of that amount. how much did marcos eat-example-1
User Bill Barry
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Answer:

1/8

Explanation:

1/4+1/2=1

User Smallo
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