If the initial length of the pipe is 2/8 inches (which is equivalent to 1 1/4 inches), then no material needs to be removed to achieve a length of 1 1/4 inches since they are already the same length.
To find out how much needs to be removed from a 2/8 inch pipe to make it 1 1/4 inches long, you'll need to subtract the final desired length from the initial length:
1 1/4 inches = 1 + 1/4 = 5/4 inches
Initial length = 2/8 inches
To determine the amount to be removed:
Initial length - Final length = Amount to be removed
2/8 inches - 5/4 inches = ?
First, ensure both measurements have the same denominator:
2/8 inches = 5/4 inches (since 2/8 simplifies to 1/4)
So, 5/4 inches - 5/4 inches = 0 inches
In this case, if the initial length of the pipe is 2/8 inches (which is equivalent to 1 1/4 inches), then no material needs to be removed to achieve a length of 1 1/4 inches since they are already the same length.