MHB How many more donuts did the second guy eat?

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The discussion revolves around a math problem involving two individuals eating donuts from a box. The first person consumes 4/12 of the box, while the second eats 2/6 more than the first. The challenge lies in determining how many more donuts the second person ate without knowing the total number of donuts in the box. Participants highlight that reducing the fractions can clarify the portions consumed. Ultimately, the conclusion is that without the total number of donuts, the exact difference in quantity cannot be determined.
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Someone eats $$\frac{4}{12}$$ of a box of donuts. His friend eats $$\frac{2}{6}$$ more than the first guy. How many more donuts did the second guy eat than the first one? This problem may seem easy, but I feel like it's so hard!
 
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Since we don't know how many donuts are in the box to begin with, we cannot say how many more donuts the second person ate than the first. All we can say is what portion of the box each ate.

I would begin by reducing the fractions...what portion of the box did the first person eat?
 
I used something else to help me, so never mind.
 
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