Mark spends 3/8 of his monthly income on housing. Of the REMAINDER, he spends 1/ 3 on food and saves what is left. Calculate the fraction of his monthly income spent on food.show In depth working

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Mark spends 3/8 of his monthly income on housing. Of the REMAINDER, he spends 1/ 3 on food and saves what is left.  Calculate the fraction of his monthly income spent on food.show In depth working

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