15 1/2 inches into 12 parts

Question

I need to divide 15 1/2 inches into 12  parts

Answer 1

First convert 15 1/2 to an improper fraction  

 

15 1/2 = 31/2

 

Now divide this fraction by 12.  Note that dividing by 12 is the same as multiplying by 1/12

 

(31/2) * (1/12) = 31/24 = 1 7/24

 

So each part is 1 7/24 inches