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Sonya, a parent: Debbie wants to eat 1/6 of her 12 pieces of candy. How many pieces did she eat ? |
Hi Sonya,
The word "of" in math usually translates into multiplication. So think of it this way: What is 1/6 × 12?
Hope this helps,
Janice
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