Answer:
Jose's football helmet weighs 4 7/24 pounds more than his football.
Step-by-step explanation:
Information provided to answer the question correctly:
Jose's football weight = 7/8 pounds
Jose's football helmet weight = 5 1/6 pounds
Estimate how much more the helmet weighs than the football. Explain your estimate.
Difference = Jose's football helmet weight - Jose's football weight
Difference = 5 1/6 - 7/8
Difference = 31/6 - 7/8
Difference = (124 - 21)/24 (Lowest Common Denominator = 24)
Difference = 103/24 = 4 7/24
Jose's football helmet weighs 4 7/24 pounds more than his football.
