Question 216585
Hello There,

 First put teh fraction into a decimal. 2/5=0.4

3.4 ÷ 6 = 0.566 ( it will be 0.566 of a foot long.)

0.566 * 12 = 6.792 
 
Each piece will be able 6½ inches long :)

Hope this helps
Delilah R