Divide the whole (24 lbs) by the portion size (1/3 lb) to find the number of portions
= 24 ÷ 1/3
to divide by fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of 1/3
= 24 * 3/1
multiply numerators
= (24 * 3)/1
= 72/1= 72 portions
ANSWER: There are 72 one-third pound portions in 24 pounds.
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