Question 226284
I don't get how to convert units o length.


For example 4ft 6in = _________ ft.


Step 1.  12 inches = 1 feet


Step 2.  {{{6 inches*(1*feet/12 inches)=1*feet/2}}}=0.5 feet.  Note the inches cancel out since they appear both in the numerator and denominator.


Step 3.  4 ft 6 in = 4 ft + 0.5 ft = 4.5 ft.


Step 4.  ANSWER:  4ft 6 in = 4.5 ft


I hope the above steps were helpful.


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