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10 August, 03:56

Adam has 12 bags of pumpkin seeds that each weigh 3/8. How many ounces of pumpkin seeds does he have in all? / What is the total weight of all 12 bags?

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  1. 10 August, 04:05
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    Adam has 4 1/2 or 4.5 ounces of pumpkin seeds.

    To find the answer you need to multiply 12 by 3/8 because the word each means multiplication

    So 12*3/8=12/1*3/8 because to multiply whole numbers by fractions you first need to convert 12 into a fraction so 12 as a fraction is 12/1. Next you multiply across so you will end up having 36/8. Then you can reduce 36/8 and you will end up having 9/2. (you simplify by looking at which number could go into 36 and 8 and in this case it would be 4 then you have to divide 36 and 8 by 4).

    Finally you convert 9/2 into a mixed number and you will end up with 4 1/2. (you convert an improper fraction into a mixed number by dividing the numerator by your denominator).
  2. 10 August, 04:11
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    4.5 ounces ... 12x3/8=4.5
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