Package #1 = 5/8
Package #2 = 2/3
So for both fractions (5/8 and 2/3), we need to have a common denominator. In this case, the common factor of 8 and 3 is 24.
1. Multiply 5/8 by 3
\(\frac{5*3}{8*3} = \frac{15}{24}\)
2. Multiply 2/3 by 8
\(\frac{2*8}{3*8} = \frac{16}{24}\)
3. Simplify
\(\frac{15}{24} + \frac{16}{24} = \frac{31}{24}\)
\(\frac{31}{24} = 1\frac{7}{24}\)
The total weight of the two packages is 1 and 7/24
Package #1 = 15/24
Package #2 = 16/24
Subtract:
\(\frac{16}{24} - \frac{15}{24} = \frac{1}{24}\)
The second package is 1/24 heavier than the first package.
