10'11 divided by 2
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to perform the division of 10 feet 11 inches by 2. To solve this, we will first convert the mixed measurement into inches, divide, and then convert back to feet and inches if necessary.
Answer
5 feet 6 inches
Answer for screen readers
5 feet 6 inches
Steps to Solve
- Convert Feet and Inches to Inches
First, we need to convert the mixed measurement of 10 feet 11 inches entirely into inches. There are 12 inches in a foot, so we do the following calculation:
$$ 10 \text{ feet} \times 12 \text{ inches/foot} + 11 \text{ inches} = 120 \text{ inches} + 11 \text{ inches} = 131 \text{ inches} $$
- Perform the Division
Now that we have the total measurement in inches, we can divide by 2:
$$ \frac{131 \text{ inches}}{2} = 65.5 \text{ inches} $$
- Convert Back to Feet and Inches
Next, we convert 65.5 inches back into feet and inches. We divide the total inches by 12 to find the feet:
$$ 65.5 \text{ inches} \div 12 = 5 \text{ feet} \quad \text{(whole number part)} $$
To find the remaining inches, we multiply the decimal part by 12:
$$ 0.5 \times 12 = 6 \text{ inches} $$
- Final Result
Now we can express the final result in feet and inches. The final answer is:
$$ 5 \text{ feet} \quad 6 \text{ inches} $$
5 feet 6 inches
More Information
The division of measurements is often encountered in practical scenarios, such as construction or crafting. Understanding how to switch between feet and inches is a valuable skill.
Tips
- Not converting measurements to a consistent unit before performing calculations. It's crucial to work with the same unit (inches, in this case) during arithmetic operations.
- Forgetting to convert back to the original format after performing division. Always make sure to present the answer in the required units.
