To compare 3 pounds to 50 ounces, we need to convert both units to the same measurement. Since 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, 3 pounds is equivalent to 48 ounces. Therefore, 3 pounds (48 ounces) is less than 50 ounces.
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These days it is easier to convert to ounces, do the division and convert back to pounds and ounces: 1 lb = 16 oz → 8 lb 3 oz ÷ 3 = (8 × 16) + 3 oz / 3 = 131 oz ÷ 3 = 43⅔ oz = (2 × 16) + 11⅔ oz = 2 lb 11⅔ oz Alternatively, you can do the division as it stands, but convert fractions of pounds to ounces: 8 lb 3 oz ÷ 3 = 8 ÷ 3 lb 3 ÷ 3 oz = 2⅔ lb 1 oz = 2 lb ⅔ lb 1 oz = 2 lb ⅔ × 16 + 1 oz = 2 lb 11⅔ oz
1 lb = 16oz so 11 lb 3 oz = 16*11 +3 oz = 176+3 = 179 oz
3 lb X 16 oz/lb = 48 oz 50 oz is bigger. if converted to kg the differene also can be seen: 3lbs= 1.36kg 50oz= 1.42kg
140 oz is less than 9 lb To find out the answer divide 140 by 16 the amount of ounces in a pound 140/ 16 =8lbs 3/4 oz
It is 147 oz.