Question

A coin weighs 3/4 ounces. Lena picked up 6 of these coins.

What is the total weight of the coins she picked up?
Write your answer in the simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: 4 1/2 ounces

Explanation:

Since there are 6 coins that weigh 3/4 ounces each

we should multiply 3/4 by 6

6 becomes 6/1

then you multiply straight across

6/1 x 3/4 = 18/4

the mixed number of that fraction is 4 and 2/4,

but you can simplify it more to make it 4 and 1/2

the answer is 4 1/2 ounces