Question

Delia has 3 5/8 yards of ribbon. About how many 1/4 yard-long pieces can she cut?

(HINT: IT'S NOT 14.5 OR 14) :) GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 1

3 5/8 as an improper fraction (8*3+5)/8 = 29/8

29/8 divided by 1/4

29/8 * 4/1 = 29/2

14  1/2

She can cut 14 pieces.