12 lb 8 oz + 17 lb 8 oz i think it equals 29 1/2
sorry - 29 lb 16 oz = 30 lb
To add the weights 12 lb 8 oz and 17 lb 8 oz, we need to add the pounds and the ounces separately:
First, adding the pounds:
12 lb + 17 lb = 29 lb
Then, adding the ounces:
8 oz + 8 oz = 16 oz
Since there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, we need to convert the 16 ounces to pounds and add it to the total pounds:
16 oz = 1 lb
So, 16 oz = 1 lb
Thus, adding the extra pound to the total:
29 lb + 1 lb = 30 lb
Therefore, the total weight is 30 lb 16 oz.
To simplify the answer, we need to convert the 16 ounces back to pounds and ounces:
16 oz = 1 lb
So, subtracting the extra pound:
30 lb - 1 lb = 29 lb
And converting the remaining 1 pound from ounces to ounces:
1 lb = 16 oz
Adding the remaining 16 ounces:
16 oz + 16 oz = 32 oz
Combining the pounds and ounces, the final answer is:
29 lb 32 oz
To add the weights 12 lb 8 oz and 17 lb 8 oz, you need to first convert the ounces to pounds, since the values are given in different units.
1 pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces (oz).
So, to convert 8 oz to pounds, divide it by 16.
8 oz / 16 = 0.5 lb
Now, add the pounds and ounces separately:
12 lb + 17 lb = 29 lb
0.5 lb + 0.5 lb = 1 lb (since 0.5 + 0.5 = 1)
Therefore, the total weight is 29 lb 1 lb, which can be simplified as 30 lb.
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Yes, that is correct. 12 lb 8 oz + 17 lb 8 oz = 29 lb 16 oz = 29 1/2 lb