Answer:
3 inches is [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] of a foot
3 inches is [tex]\frac{1}{12}[/tex] of a yard
Step-by-step explanation:
As shown on the number line, we know that 1 foot is equal to 12 inches. To find what fraction of a foot 3 inches is, we have to compare 3 inches to 12 inches.
Think: What do I have to multiply 12 by to get 3? If that's too difficult, think: what do I have to multiply 3 by to get 12?
You have to multiply 3 by 4 to get 12, so you have to multiply 12 by [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] to get 3
A yard is 3 feet, and a foot is 12 inches. This means that a yard is 36 inches.
Do the same as above, and you will get [tex]\frac{1}{12}[/tex] as your answer.
