Question

Six hikers shared 4 1/2 lbs of trail mix. How much trail mix did each hiker receive?

Answer 1

Divide 4 1/2 lb by 6 to determine the share given to each of the 6 hikers:

4 1/2 divided by 6 is the same as 9/2 divided by 6, or

9 1 9
--- * ---- = ------- = 3/4 lb. (answer)
2 6 12

Check by mult. 3/4 lb by 6: 18/4 = 9/2 = 4 1/2 lb. This is correct.

Answer 2

6 hikers = 4.5 lbs of trail mix

4.5 divided by 6= .75 lbs each hiker.