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Question from Sandy:

virinchi distributed 4/7 of cake to his friends 1/3 of it to his family members which part of cake is remaining?

Hi Sandy,

Since the fraction distributed was 4/7 plus 1/3 you need to find a common denominator and add these fractions. What fraction of the cake remains?

Penny

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