Q. Convert. Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction or as a whole or mixed number.4 inches =____ feet
Understand Conversion Factor: Understand the conversion factor between inches and feet. 1 foot =12 inches, so to convert inches to feet, we divide the number of inches by 12. Calculation: 4 inches ÷12 inches/foot.
Perform Division Calculation: Perform the division to find the conversion. 4÷12=0.3333… This is a repeating decimal, but we need to express it as a fraction.
Convert Decimal to Fraction: Convert the decimal to a fraction. 0.3333… is equivalent to 31 when simplified.
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