Question

Renee had a box of cupcakes, of which she gave 1/3 to her friend Juan. Juan gave 3/4 of his share to his friend Elena. What fractional part of the original box of cupcakes did Elena get?

Answer 1

Answer:

1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

You can simply multiply the fractions together to get the fractional part Elena got.

1/3x3/4 = 1/4

Answer 2

Answer:

1/12 Elena gets.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total cupcakes in box is 3/3, Reena has, She gave 1/3 to her friend Juana.

Now Juana gave 3/4 of her cupcakes to Elena.

To find fraction of Elena's cupcakes we can find 3/4 of 1/3 so we get 1/12(the final answer)