Question 609596
Problem is 

4/9 of 2 yards = 16 
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That's not a problem, it's a statement.
No units are given for the 16, tho.
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4/9 of 2 yards = 16 inches ?
4/9 of 72 inches = 16 inches ?
It doesn't.
4/9 of 72 inches is 32 inches.
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English units are almost useless.