If we want to know how many whole headbands we can make from a ribbon, we divide the total length of the ribbon by the length needed for each headband. For example, if we have 10 inches of ribbon and each headband requires 2 and 1/3 inches (which is the same as 7/3 inches), we divide 10 inches by 7/3 inches to get (30/7) inches. When we divide the total length by the length needed for one headband, it tells us how many complete headbands we can make. In this case, we can only make one complete headband from the given ribbon length.
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To determine how many whole headbands we can make from a ribbon, divide the total length of the ribbon by the length needed for each headband. For example, if we have 10 inches of ribbon and each headband requires 2 and 1/3 inches (or 7/3 inches), divide 10 inches by 7/3 inches. This gives us (30/7) inches. The resulting quotient tells us the number of complete headbands we can make. In this case, we can only make one complete headband from the given ribbon length.
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