Question

Merry has a pipe that she wants to cut into 4 pieces. If the pipe is 26 2/3 feet long, how long should she cut each piece?

Answer 1

Answer: 6 2/3 ft

Explanation:

1. Turn the mixed number (26 2/3) into an improper fraction by multiplying 26 by 3 and then adding 2. (26x3=78)(78+2=80=80/3)

2. Now divide 80 by the number of pieces she’s cutting (4). (80÷4=20)

3. Now divide 20 by the denominator (3) to convert it back into a mixed number. (20÷3=6 2/3)