Question

Sam has $\frac{5}{8}$ of a pound of chocolate. If he eats $\frac{1}{3}$ of the chocolate he has, how many pounds of chocolate does he eat?

Answer 1

1/3 of 5/8...." of " means multiply

1/3 * 5/8 = 5/24 lbs

Explanation:

Answer 2

1/3 of 5/8...." of " means multiply
1/3 * 5/8 = 5/24 lbs