How to add pounds and ounces
- Add the ounces together.
- If the number of ounces is greater than 16, divide the ounces by 16.
- The quotient is the number of pounds that need to be added to the other pounds.
- The remainder is the number of extra ounces.
- Add the original pounds plus the whole pounds resulting from the addition of the ounces.
Example: Add 5 pounds 8 ounces plus 3 pounds 10 ounces
- Add 8 ounces to 10 ounces:
8 + 10 = 18 ounces
- The number of ounces is greater than 16 so divide by 16:
18 ÷ 16 = 1 pound 2 ounces
- Add the pounds:
5 + 3 + 1 = 9 pounds
- Answer: 9 pounds 2 ounces
