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sam has 13 1/2 yards of ribbon. He cuts the ribbon into peices that measure 3/4 yard. What is the maximum pieces of ribbon Sam can cut that measure 3/4?

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18 pieces of ribbon.


When solving this convert 13 1/2 into an improper fraction. Then divide by 3/4 and you will get an answer of 18.
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18 pieces of ribbon. :)
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