There are 2*8 = <<2*8=16>>16 slices of cake.

There are 16/4 = <<16/4=4>>4 slices

There are 16-4 = <<16-4=12>>12 slices left.

There are 12/3 = <<12/3=4>>4 slices given away

There are 12-4-3 = <<12-4-3=5>>5 slices of cake left.

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Alex has 2 cakes that are each cut into 8 slices. A fourth of the slices are given away to his friends. A third of the remaining slices are given away to his family. Alex eats 3 slices. How many slices of the cake are left?
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Alex has 2 cakes that are each cut into 8 slices. A fourth of the slices are given away to his friends. A third of the remaining slices are given away to his family. Alex eats 3 slices. How many slices of the cake are left?
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