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The problem is asking what fraction of the candy bar is left after Meade gave away \( \frac{7}{9} \) of it and then ate \( \frac{1}{8} \) of what was remaining.

Let's break it down step by step:

1. **Total candy bar**: Meade starts with 1 whole candy bar.
2. **Amount given to Max**: He gives \( \frac{7}{9} \) of the candy bar to Max. So, the remaining amount after giving this away is:
   \[
   1 - \frac{7}{9} = \frac{9}{9} - \frac{7}{9} = \frac{2}{9}
   \]
   Thus, \( \frac{2}{9} \) of the candy bar is left.
   
3. **Amount eaten by Meade**: Meade eats \( \frac{1}{8} \) of what is left, which is \( \frac{1}{8} \) of \( \frac{2}{9} \). To find this, we multiply the fractions:
   \[
   \frac{1}{8} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{2}{72} = \frac{1}{36}
   \]
   So, Meade eats \( \frac{1}{36} \) of the candy bar.

4. **Final remaining amount**: After Meade eats \( \frac{1}{36} \) of the candy bar, the remaining amount is:
   \[
   \frac{2}{9} - \frac{1}{36}
   \]
   To subtract these, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator of 9 and 36 is 36, so we convert \( \frac{2}{9} \) to \( \frac{8}{36} \):
   \[
   \frac{8}{36} - \frac{1}{36} = \frac{7}{36}
   \]

Thus, the fraction of the candy bar left is \( \frac{7}{36} \).

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you subtract two fractions with different denominators?
2. What is the least common denominator, and how is it determined?
3. How can you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?
4. What are the steps for multiplying two fractions together?
5. How would the result change if Meade ate a different fraction of the remaining candy bar?

**Tip**: Always remember to simplify your fractions whenever possible to make calculations easier.

Meade gave 7/9 of a candy bar to Max and then ate 1/8 of the candy bar himself. What fraction of the candy bar is left?

This problem involves fractions and teaches how to subtract and multiply fractions. Learn how to find out what fraction of the candy bar remains after Meade gives 7/9 of it to Max and eats 1/8 of the remainder.

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