SOLUTION: A bag of nuts is 2 2/3 ounces. If you have 1/6 of a bag how many ounces does it weigh.

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Question 854901: A bag of nuts is 2 2/3 ounces. If you have 1/6 of a bag how many ounces does it weigh.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/6(2 2/3)
convert 2 2/3 to an improper fraction.
(2*3+2)/3=(6+2)/3=8/3
1/6*8/3=8/18=4/9 ounces ans.