Understand conversion factor: Step 1: Understand the conversion factor between ounces and pounds.1 pound = 16 ounces.To find how many pounds are in 86 ounces, divide 86 by 16.Calculation: 86÷16=5.375 pounds.
Calculate pounds from ounces: Step 2: Separate the whole number of pounds from the decimal.5.375 pounds means 5 whole pounds and a remainder in ounces.To find the remaining ounces, multiply the decimal part by 16.Calculation: 0.375×16=6 ounces.