
Bradford T. answered 11/01/22
Retired Engineer / Upper level math instructor
3 ft/64 in = 36 in/64 in = 9/16
Mark B.
asked 11/01/22Bradford T. answered 11/01/22
Retired Engineer / Upper level math instructor
3 ft/64 in = 36 in/64 in = 9/16
William W. answered 11/01/22
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You need to have both numerator and denominator be the same units. So you can either switch 3 ft into inches (36 inches) or you can switch 64 inches into feet (which is 16/3 ft). It definitely would be easier to switch 3 ft into 36 inches.
Then, just reduce the fraction:
36/64 = 18/32 = 9/16
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