Question

Convert. Express your answer as a mixed number, ifpossible.9 oz= Lb

Answer 1

We know that 1 oz is equal to 1/16 lb. Then:

$9\text{ oz=9}\cdot\frac{1}{16}\text{ lb=}\frac{9}{16}\text{ lb }$

Therefore 9 oz is 9/16 lb (or 0.5625 oz in decimal form).