Finding a Fraction of a Whole Number
Marc made 3\displaystyle {3} cakes for a party. Each cake is cut into 12\displaystyle {12} pieces. Use the image below to answer the following questions.
Note: One circle represents one cake.

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If Marc makes each serving 112\displaystyle \frac{{1}}{{12}} of a cake, how many servings can be made from the 3\displaystyle {3} cakes?

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If Marc makes each serving 312\displaystyle \frac{{3}}{{12}} of a cake, how many servings can be made from the 3\displaystyle {3} cakes?

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If Marc makes each serving 512\displaystyle \frac{{5}}{{12}} of a cake, how many servings can be made from the 3\displaystyle {3} cakes?

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Write your answer as a mixed number.

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