Kiley takes 48/4=<<48/4=12>>12 crayons

48-12=<<48-12=36>>36 crayons remain

Joe takes 36/2=<<36/2=18>>18 crayons

36-18=<<36-18=18>>18 crayons left

# Answer

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There are 48 crayons in the box.  Kiley takes 1/4 of them away.  Joe takes away half of the remaining crayons, how many crayons are left?
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There are 48 crayons in the box.  Kiley takes 1/4 of them away.  Joe takes away half of the remaining crayons, how many crayons are left?
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