2 apples cut into 8 slices each is 2*8=<<2*8=16>>16 slices
2/8ths of the apple slices is 16*3/8=6 slices
Tom had 16-6=<<16-6=10>>10 slices
Tom then ate half the slices so he has 10/2=<<10/2=5>>5 slices
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