Question

Lexi had 3/4 of an apple pie. She gave 1/4 of what she had to her friend Julie. What fraction of the whole pie did Julie get?

Answer 1

3/16 of the whole pie

Explanation:

Lexi had 3/4 of an apple pie. She gave 1/4 of it to Julie. That means what Julie receives is the product of the whole and the portion.

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Solving :

Therefore, the equation is :

⇒ 3/4 × 1/4

⇒ 3/16 of the whole pie