Question

Ellie has 1/5 of a yard of ribbon to make small bows for her sisters birthday party. Ellie needs to make 6 bows that each use the same length of ribbon. What fraction of the ribbon does Ellie need for each bow?

I have to build an equation that represents the problem.

Please help!!!
bobpursley
6L=.2yard
L=.2/6=1/30

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