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Jeff has 2/3 gallon of sherbet. He gives each of his friends 1/12 gallon scoop. There is 1/6 gallon left in the carton. How many friends got sherbet?

Jeff has 2/3 gallon of sherbet. He gives each of his friends 1/12 gallon scoop. There is 1/6 gallon left in the carton. How many friends got sherbet?
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Jeff has 2/3 gallon of sherbet. He gives each of his friends 1/12 gallon scoop. There is 1/6 gallon left in the carton. How many friends got sherbet?

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User IoT User
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2 friends got sherbet I think
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User Omar Fayad
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Let f represent friends

2/3-1/12f=1/6
Subtract 2/3 for both side
-1/12f=-1/2
Divided -1/12 for both side
f=6 friends. As a result, Sherbet got 6 friends in total. Hope it help!
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User DA SILVA MARLY Joao
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