Question

Jada has 6 books that each weigh 5 over 8 pound. How much do the books weight altogether

Answer 1

this is multiplication. when multiplying a whole number by a fraction, the denominator stays the same so the problem is essentially 6x5= 30 then add the denominator 30/8 -> 3 3/4 -> 3.75

Answer 2

To find the total weight of the books, you can multiply the weight of each book by the total number of books.Each book weighs 5/8 pound, and Jada has 6 of them, so:Total weight = 5/8 * 6

Total weight = 30/8

Total weight = 15/4Therefore, the books altogether weigh 15/4 pounds, or 3 and 3/4 pounds.