Convert 48 ounces to pounds.

Step 1 ：We know that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, so we can write a conversion factor as \( \frac{1 pound}{16 ounces} \).

Step 2 ：To convert 48 ounces to pounds, we multiply 48 ounces by the conversion factor: \( 48 ounces \times \frac{1 pound}{16 ounces} \).

Step 3 ：Simplify the expression: \( \frac{48 \times 1 pound}{16} \).