SOLUTION: A strip of wood 66 inches long is to be cut into 5 1/2-inch pieces. How many pieces can be cut?

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Question 20116: A strip of wood 66 inches long is to be cut into 5 1/2-inch pieces. How many pieces can be cut?
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Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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First make it a proper fraction then divide
66%2F1 divide 13%2F2
66%2F1x2%2F13
132%2F13
102%2F13