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Peyton has 12 yards of ribbon. She cut the ribbon into pieces that were 1/6 yard each. How many pieces of ribbon does she have now?

Peyton has 12 yards of ribbon. She cut the ribbon into pieces that were 1/6 yard each. How many pieces of ribbon does she have now?
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Peyton has 12 yards of ribbon. She cut the ribbon into pieces that were 1/6 yard each. How many pieces of ribbon does she have now?

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12 divided by 1/6
Change division to multiplication and do reciprocal of 2nd number

12/1. X. 6/1= 72 pieces
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