Question

A board that is 2/3 of a yard long needs to be cut into four equal pieces. What will the length of each piece be? yd 2 yd yd yd

Answer 1

Explanation:

2/3 yard 2 yd

--------------- = ---------------- = 1/6 yd / piece

4 pieces 12 pieces

Alternatively: Use inches:

24 inches

------------------ = 6 inches/piece = 1/6 yd / piece

4 pieces