Melosa had 2 pounds of raisins which is equal to 32 ounces total. She ate 4 ounces of the raisins. The fraction of raisins Melosa ate is 4/32 which simplifies to 1/8.

1. Melosa had 2 pounds of raisins. She ate 4 ounces of them. What fraction of the raisins did she eat?

2. Hint #1: There are 16 ounces in every pound. Melosa had 2 pounds. How many ounces is that?

3. Hint #2: The question is asking for a fraction to represent how many ounces Melosa ate. Think of it like this:

4. Ounces eaten Total ounces (Be sure to simplify your fraction!)