Question

lyla wants to cut 2 yards of ribbon into \\(\frac{1}{5}\\)-yard strips. she wants to know how many strips she will cut. complete the equation to find how many strips lyla will cut. total number of yards \\(\div\\) fraction of a yard = number of strips \\(2 \div \frac{1}{5} = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction division rule

Dividing by $\frac{1}{5}$ = multiplying by 5.

Step2: Rewrite the expression

$2 \div \frac{1}{5} = 2 \times 5$

Step3: Calculate the product

$2 \times 5 = 10$

Answer:

10