Fraction of a remainder
Episode 3 of 5
Three fifths of the rest
The question
A bar is cut into 7 equal parts. 2/7 of the bar is shaded. Find 3/5 of the remainder. Give the answer in its simplest form.
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Answer
3/7
The big idea
The remainder is 5 parts. 3/5 of 5 parts is 3 parts.