Question

Convert from pounds to ounces.
Hint: There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
3 3/8
pounds=
ounces

Answer 1

To convert 3 3/8 pounds to ounces, you can follow these steps:

1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
- 3 gives us \(3 \times 8 = 24\)
- Add the 3: \(24 + 3 = 27\)
- Thus, \(3 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{27}{8}\) pounds.

2. Now multiply by the conversion factor, knowing that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound:
\[
\frac{27}{8} \text{ pounds} \times 16 \text{ ounces/pound} = \frac{27 \times 16}{8}
\]

3. Simplify the equation:
\[
\frac{27 \times 16}{8} = \frac{432}{8} = 54
\]

Therefore, \(3 \frac{3}{8}\) pounds is equal to **54 ounces**.