Question

Converting units first then subtract 4 feet 5 inches from 12 feet 3 inches.

Answer 1

7 feet 10 inches.

Explanation:

4 feet 5 inches = 4*12 + 5 = 48 + 5 = 53 inches.

12 feet 3 inches = 12*12 + 3 = 144 + 3 = 147 inches.

So 12 feet 3 ins - 4 feet 5 inches = 147 - 53 = 94 inches.

94 inches = 94 / 12 = 7 feet 10 inches (answer).

Answer 2

7 ft 10 inches

Explanation:

12 ft 3 inches

- 4 ft 5 inches

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We need to borrow from the feet to get enough inches

12 inches = 1 ft

Borrow 1 ft from the 12 ft and make it 12 inches

11 ft 12+3 inches

- 4 ft 5 inches

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11 ft 15 inches

- 4 ft 5 inches

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7 ft 10 inches