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Dividing Pounds and Ounces

How to divide pounds and ounces

  • Convert pounds and ounces to ounces by multiplying pounds by 16 and adding the number of ounces
  • Perform the required division to determine the number of ounces.
  • Convert the ounces to pounds and ounces by dividing by 16.
  • The quotient is the number of pounds and the remainder is the number of ounces.

Example: Divide 10 pounds 0 ounces by 4
  • Convert 10 pounds to ounces by multiplying 10 by 16:
    16 * 10 = 160 ounces
  • Add the number of extra ounces:
    160 + 0 = 160 ounces
  • Perform the required division:
    160 ÷ 4 = 40 ounces
  • Convert to pounds and ounces by dividing by 16:
    40 ÷ 16 = 2 R 8
  • The quotient (2) is the number of pounds and the remainder (8) is the number of ounces.
  • Answer: 2 pounds 8 ounces





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