Question

6 ounces is what part of a pound

Answer 1

`1\ lb=16\ oz\to1\ oz=(1)/(16)\ lb\\\\therefore:\\\\6\ oz=(6*(1)/(16))\ lb=\left((6)/(1)*(1)/(16)\right)\ lb=(6)/(16)\ lb=(6:2)/(16:2)\ lb=\boxed{(3)/(8)\ lb=0.375\ lb}`