<u>2 1/6 ft</u>
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<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
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<u>This problem bothers on subtraction of fraction</u>
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<u>Given data</u>
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<em><u>Total</u></em><u> length of rope 3 1/2 feet</u>
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<u>Let's convert mixed fraction to proper fraction = 7/2ft</u>
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<u>First piece of rope = 1 1/3ft</u>
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<u>= 4/3ft</u>
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<u>Hence the second piece of the rope is = 7/2-4/3= 21-8/6= 13/6</u>
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<u>Second piece = 2 1/6 ft</u>