how do i do this problem
Danny cuts a 19 1/2meters long ribbon into smaller pieces. Each piece is 3/4meters long. Danny wants to distribute the ribbon pieces equally among his friends. Which of the following expressions should he use to find out the total number of friends he can distribute the ribbon pieces among?

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anonymous · Answer

the total number of friends he can distribute the ribbon pieces among = length of the ribbon/ length of each piece
$$= \frac{ 19 \frac{1}{2} }{\frac{3}{4} }$$

anonymous · Answer

oh ok so i divide it... ok thanks i thought so but i wasnt sure

eyust707 · Answer

Remember that 
$19 {1 \over 2}= {39 \over 2}$

anonymous · Answer

@popie You are welcome:)