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How many 1/8-inch pieces of ribbon can be cut from a piece of ribbon that is 3/4 inch long? It can't be a fraction, sadly :')

User Ying Xiao
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The answer to your question would be 6 pieces
User Erik Kalkoken
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Answer:

6 pieces.

Explanation:

3/4 divided by 1/8

= 3/4 / 1/8

Invert the 1/8 and multiply:

= 3/4 * 8/1

= 24/4

= 6.

User Maque J
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