Question

Here's the number line what fraction of 1 foot is 3 inches what fraction of one yard is 3 inches explain

Answer 1

1/4 and 1/12

Explanation:

We know that

1 foot = 12 inches

therefore, 1 inch = 1/12 foot

hence, 3 inches = 3/12 foot

= 1/4.

Therefore, the required fraction is = 1/4

Similarly,

1 yard = 36 inches

This implies 1 inch = 1/36 yard

Hence, 3 inches = 3/36 = 1/12

Therefore, the required fraction = 1/12