5th grade math. correct answer will be marked brainliest

Answer:
70/9
Step-by-step explanation:
You can rewrite 8 pounds as 72/9.
Take away 2/9 and you are left with 70/9.
Answer:
[tex]\frac{2}{9} x \frac{8}{1} = \frac{16}{9} = 1 \frac{7}{9}[/tex]