Fraction of a remainder
Episode 5 of 5
One third, then one third again
The question
A bar is cut into 6 equal parts. 2 parts, which is 1/3 of the bar, are shaded. Find 1/3 of the remainder. Give the answer in its simplest form.
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Answer
2/9
The big idea
When the remainder does not split evenly, cut every part smaller: 9 equal parts make it work.
