Cutting ribbons

Question

Each piece he cuts measures 7/8 inch. The artist cuts off 5 pieces. How many total inches of ribbon has he cut off

Answer 1

To solve this first multiply 7/8 * 5 which gives us 35/8. Next, simplify this by dividing 35 by 8 which gives us 4 and 3/8. So by cutting 5 pieces, the artist has cut 4 and 3/8 inches total of ribbon.

Answer 2

5 x 7/8 = 35/8 = 4 3?8 inches of ribbon.