Question

A bolt of cloth containing 25yd 6in. Was cut into 6 pieces. How long was each piece?
Ms. Sue
25.5 / 6 = ?

Reed
No, that won't do. 25 yards is how many inches? 25 * 36 = ?, plus the six inches. Now divide that answer by six pieces. Convert that answer back into yards if you want.
Ms. Sue
Oops! Reed is right.