A welder has 10 1/4 ft of 1/2 inch pipe. How many pieces of pipe, each of length 1 3/4 ft, can be obtained from the original pipe if each cut removes 1/16 inch of pipe?  (Enter a whole number of pieces.)    How long is the remaining piece of pipe (in inches)? (Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number.)

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A welder has 10 1/4 ft of 1/2 inch pipe. How many pieces of pipe, each of length 1 3/4 ft, can be obtained from the original pipe if each cut removes 1/16 inch of pipe?  (Enter a whole number of pieces.) 

 
How long is the remaining piece of pipe (in inches)?
(Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number.)
 
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