Max bought a package of hamburger that weighs pounds. He needs of that amount for a recipe.

How much hamburger does Max need for his recipe?
Express your answer in simplest form.

Question

Max bought a package of hamburger that weighs   pounds. He needs   of that amount for a recipe.
 
How much hamburger does Max need for his recipe?
Express your answer in simplest form.

kdr1308 · Answer

This doesn't make any sense, was there fractions in place of the blanks spaces?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

thats right

kdr1308 · Answer

Do you mind telling us what they were, so we can help explain it for you?

anonymous · Answer

we are going by pounds only in fractions

mathmale · Answer

Please find a way to write in the fractions.  Use the DRAW uti|dw:1457450404677:dw|lity, below, if you wish.

anonymous · Answer

cant draw it

mathmale · Answer

How many pounds of hamburger does this guy buy?

anonymous · Answer

i brb ima get calculator

anonymous · Answer

5 1/3

mathmale · Answer

How many pounds of hamburger does this guy buy?  Just re-read the original problem statement to obtain this info.

So, he buys 5   1/3   pounds (between 5 and 6 pounds)?

kdr1308 · Answer

So he bought 5 pounds? And he needs 1/3?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

ill be right back

anonymous · Answer

bathroom

kdr1308 · Answer

Looks like @mathmale got it, good luck!

anonymous · Answer

ha

mathmale · Answer

Let's start over.   Re-read the original question.  How much hamburger did this guy buy?

mathmale · Answer

Please repost this problem.  You MUST include the numerical quantities given in the original problem.  Do not leave blank spaces.

We've already lost a lot of time here.