Question

6 ounces is what part of a pound

Answer 1

$1\ lb=16\ oz\to1\ oz=\frac{1}{16}\ lb\\\\therefore:\\\\6\ oz=(6\times\frac{1}{16})\ lb=\left(\frac{6}{1}\times\frac{1}{16}\right)\ lb=\frac{6}{16}\ lb=\frac{6:2}{16:2}\ lb=\boxed{\frac{3}{8}\ lb=0.375\ lb}$