Question

Kaylen has two packages to mail. Her packages weigh 6 1/8 pounds total. If her first package weighs 4 1/2 pounds. How many pounds does her second package weigh?

Answer 1

• 1 5/8 pounds

Explanation:

Find the difference:

• 6 1/8 - 4 1/2 =
• 6 1/8 - 4 4/8 =
• 5 + 1 1/8 - 4 - 4/8 =
• 1 + 9/8 - 4/8 =
• 1 + 5/8 =
• 1 5/8