Question

an artist has collected 15/16 pounds of seashells. he wants to give away 8/21 of the total weight of the seashells. how many pounds of seashells does the artist want to give away? show your work, and write the answer in simplest form. (please help its due today)

Answer 1

`(15)/(16) * (8)/(21) = (120)/(336) \\ = (5)/(14) \: pounds`

Answer 2

5/14 pounds

Explanation:

An artist has collected 15/16 pounds of seashells. He wants to give away 8/21 of the total weight of the seashells. 8/21 of 15/16 pounds is equal to 8/21 times 15/16 pounds.

8/21 × 15/16 pounds = 120/336 pounds = 5/14 pounds

He wants to give away 5/14 pounds.