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Mary has 7 1/4 yard of fabric. she cuts off 3/4 foot fabric to make the edge even. Mary wants to end up with 3 pieces of fabric that are the same size. how long will each piece be?
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Mary has 7 1/4 yard of fabric. she cuts off 3/4 foot fabric to make the edge even. Mary wants to end up with 3 pieces of fabric that are the same size. how long will each piece be?

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7 1/4 - 3/4 = 6 5/4 - 3/4 = 6 2/4

6 2/4 ÷ 3 = 26/4 ÷ 3 = 26/4 x 1/3 = 2 1/6

Answer: 2 1/6 yd
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