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Two babies are born on the same day. One weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces the other weighs 8 pounds 12 ounces. What is the combined weight of the two
babies?

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Answer:

16 pounds and 8 ounces

Explanation:

7 + 8 = 15 pounds

10 + 12 = 24 ounces

There are 16 ounces in a pound, so convert 16 of those ounces to one additional pound.

16 pounds and 8 ounces.

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