Rewrite the expression so that the all of the numbers are fractions. Use the equivalent rate that 1 yard is equal to 3 feet.
5 13yd=16ft
Practice makes perfect
Let's start by copying the given statement.
5 13yd&= ft
Converting between yards (yd) and feet (ft) will involve using an equivalent rate.
3ft/1yd
Multiplying 5 13yd by this conversion factor will convert it to feet. This way, we have an expression with a mixed number.
5 13yd*3ft/1yd
Before we evaluate such expressions, we should rewrite the expression so that all of the numbers are fractions. We can rewrite any mixed number into a fraction using the method below.
To complete the given statement, we will substitute 16 into the blank space.
5 13yd&=16ft
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Common Conversion Factors
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