Question

Max bought a package of hamburger that weighs 5 title=" \frac{1}{3} " alt=" \frac{1}{3} " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula"> pounds. He needs $\frac{1}{3}$ of that amount for a recipe.
How much hamburger does Max need for his recipe?
Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

(5 1/3 lbs)*(1/3)

5 1/3 = 16/3
1/3 = 1/3

(16/3)*(1/3) = 16/9 = 1 7/9 lbs

 . . . answer is 1 7/9 lbs

Answer 2

Just do 5 and 1/3 times 3 5 and 1/3=16/3 and 1/3=1/3 Multiply:$\frac{16}{3}* \frac{1}{3}= \frac{16}{9}$ $\frac{16}{9}=\boxed{1 \frac{7}{9}}$