Juan has 2 1/4 yards of ribbon to make bows. Each bow is made from a piece of ribbon that is 1/4 yard long. How many bows can Juan make?

Answer:
9 bows
Step-by-step explanation:
Take the amount of ribbon and divide by the amount needed per bow
2 1/4 ÷ 1/4
Change the mixed number to an improper fraction
(2*4 +1)/4 ÷1/4
9/4 ÷1/4
Copy dot flip
9/4 * 4/1
9
9 bows