The first step is to convert 9 3/4 into an improper fraction 9 × 4 + 3 = 39/4. Now, multiply 39/4 by 2/3. 39 × 2 = 78 and 4 × 3 = 12, resulting 78/12. Now, reduce 78/12, resulting 39/6. Now, you can convert 39/6 into a mixed fraction. 6 goes into 39 6 times with 3 left over, resulting 6 3/6, which reduces to 6 1/2. The answer is 6 1/2 pounds.
