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