Subtracting Pounds and Ounces

Subtract Pounds and Ounces: Learn

How to subtract pounds and ounces:

  • If the subtracted number of ounces is greater than the original number of ounces, you can "borrow" 16 ounces from the original number of pounds:
    • Reduce the original number of pounds by 1
    • Increase the original number of ounces by 16
  • Subtract the ounces.
  • Subtract the pounds.

Example: Subtract 3 pounds 10 ounces from 6 pounds 8 ounces:

  • Since 10 is greater than 8, we must "borrow" some ounces:
    • 6 - 1 = 5 pounds
    • 8 + 16 = 24 ounces
  • 24 - 10 = 14 ounces
  • 5 - 3 = 2 pounds
  • Final answer: 2 pounds 10 ounces

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