He gives a third of 12 oranges to his brother which is 12*(1/3) = <<12*(1/3)=4>>4 oranges
He has 12-4 = <<12-4=8>>8 oranges left
He gives a fourth of 8 oranges to his friend which is 8*(1/4) = <<8*(1/4)=2>>2 oranges
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