As the saying goes, “The riddle doesn’t say you broke 2 different  eggs, fried 2 other eggs, and ate 2 more.” Instead, it describes a process. You  used a single pair of eggs for every step of the meal.
Why the Math Might Confuse You

Most people fail this riddle because they follow a mathematical instinct rather than a logical one. They hear three different numbers and immediately think:

“2 + 2 + 2 = 6… so 0 eggs left!”

However, if you used 6/6 eggs to complete these tasks, you would have had to break 2/6, then find 2/6 more to fry, and then find 2/6 more to eat. That would mean you used all your eggs. But in a real-life scenario, you break the eggs to fry them and fry them to eat them.
Comparing the Different Answers

The “0” Answer: This is incorrect because it “assumes 6 separate eggs were used”.
The “2” Answer: Some people think only the eggs that were “processed” count, but they forget about the eggs sitting untouched in the carton.
The “4” Answer: This is correct. You started with 6/6 eggs. You used 2/6 for your meal. Therefore, 4/6 eggs remain in the fridge, completely untouched.

The Real Lesson Behind the Riddle