SOLUTION: I have 4/5 pounds of cheese and I want to cut it into 8 equal pieces. How much should each piece weigh?

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Question 991964: I have 4/5 pounds of cheese and I want to cut it into 8 equal pieces. How much should each piece weigh?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+4%2F5++=+8%2F10+
+8%2F10+=+8%2A%281%2F10%29+
Think of this as 8 pieces that
weigh +1%2F10+ pounds each