Multi-step-equations

Question

If Jeremy has 15 2/3 pound of pretzels and he wants to put 11/42 pounds in each nag how many full bags can he make

Answer 1

How many 11/42 pound bags can be made from 15 and 2/3 pounds of pretzels?

This is a division problem...

15 2/3 ÷ 11/42

Step 1: Convert 15 2/3 into an improper fraction

15 x 3 + 2 = 47

15 2/3 is the same as 47 / 3

Step 2: Divide the two fractions

47/3 ÷ 11/42 = 47/3 x 42/11 = 1974/33 ≈ 59.818

You can make 59 full bags with a bit left over.