Mary has 7 1/4 yards of fabric. she cuts off 3/4 foot of fabric to make the edge even. Mary wants to end up with 3 pieces of fabric that are the same size. how long will each piece be?
(3/4)Ft/3Ft = 3/4 * 1/3 = 3/12 = 1/4 Yd.
7 1/4 - 1/4 = 7 Yds. remaining.
Length = 7/3 = 2 1/3 Yds. each.