Kaitlyn had \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a plate of spaghetti. Anita ate \( \frac{1}{2} \) of Kaitlyn's spaghetti. How much spaghetti did Anita eat?

To find out how much spaghetti Anita ate, we need to calculate half of Kaitlyn's spaghetti. Since Kaitlyn had \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a plate of spaghetti, we multiply this fraction by \( \frac{1}{2} \): \[ \text{Amount Anita ate} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3}{16} \] So, Anita ate \( \frac{3}{16} \) of a plate of spaghetti. Here’s a little tip: when working with fractions, remember to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. It can simplify the process and help you avoid mistakes!