How much is 1 pound in a fration and 2 ounces in a fraction??

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Ok I have to figure out what 1 pound and 2 ounces is in a fraction for my math project can you help me???

2006-11-03 09:26:40 · 4 answers · asked by blue_angel_lover_girl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

1 lb = 16/16 = 1/1 lbs
2 oz. = 2/16 = 1/8 lbs.

1 lb 2 oz. = 18/16 = 1 1/8 lbs.

2006-11-03 09:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

16 oz in a pund

so 16 is your denominator

So, you have 1 pound (16/16 or 1) and 2 oz (2/16 or 1/8)= 1 1/8lbs

2006-11-03 09:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Random 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1 pound=256/1 oz=>16/1 pound
and 2 oz=2/16pound=>1/8pound

2006-11-03 09:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1 1/8 lbs or 9/8 lbs

2006-11-03 09:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by Vladimir S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋