How many 1/5 inch pieces can be cut from a piece of ribbon 7/20 of an inch long.

Amika asked Mar 9, 2023

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Amika asked Mar 9, 2023

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1) Gathering the data

1/5 inch

7/20 inches long

2) Let's them divide, 7/20 by 1/5 inches

When divide fractions, we multiply the reciprocal of the second fraction

and if possible we can simplify

Makela answered Mar 15, 2023

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