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Fraction Applications

Solve the fraction application problems. Write your final answer as a completely simplified proper or improper fraction

Context	Result
Teri has $\displaystyle \frac{{7}}{{8}}$ of a foot of ribbon for a project. She needs a piece of ribbon that is $\displaystyle \frac{{4}}{{12}}$ of a foot long.	How much ribbon will she need to cut off? feet of ribbon