there are some practical applications for fractions in your daily life. What are the challenges you have experienced regarding the use of fractions? Explain your answers.

Practical application: cooking and measuring ingredents, measuring time (half past, etc), looking at my fuel gauge in my car.

how many oz. in a jar of marshmellow in a oz. jar

To determine the number of ounces (oz) in a jar of marshmallows, you would need to refer to the label or packaging of the jar. The packaging usually includes this information.

However, if you don't have access to the packaging or label, you might face some challenges in finding the exact number of ounces in the jar. In such a case, you can estimate the number of ounces based on the jar's size or capacity. For example, if the jar is labeled as an 8 oz jar, you can assume that it contains 8 ounces of marshmallows.

If you face difficulties in estimating the size or capacity of the jar and cannot find any information regarding the number of ounces, you may need to use alternative methods to measure the quantity of marshmallows. One possible method is to pour the marshmallows into a measuring cup or scale to determine their weight in ounces.

It's worth noting that fractions can be used in this scenario as well. If the jar of marshmallows is partially filled, you may need to measure a fraction of the total capacity or weight of the jar. For instance, if the jar is half full, you would need to calculate half the number of ounces indicated on the packaging or estimate half the total weight if you're using a scale.