Converting 10 and 3/8 inches to Centimeters
Are you struggling to convert inches to centimeters? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll show you how to convert 10 and 3/8 inches to centimeters.
What is the conversion factor?
Before we dive into the conversion, let's first understand the conversion factor. 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. This means that if you want to convert inches to centimeters, you need to multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
Converting 10 and 3/8 inches to centimeters
Now, let's convert 10 and 3/8 inches to centimeters.
Step 1: Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction
First, we need to convert the mixed fraction 3/8 to an improper fraction. To do this, we'll multiply the numerator (3) by the denominator (8) and add the result to the whole number part (10).
10 3/8 = 10 + (3/8) = 10 + 0.375 = 10.375 inches
Step 2: Convert inches to centimeters
Now, we'll multiply the total inches by the conversion factor (2.54).
10.375 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 26.3575 cm
The answer
Therefore, 10 and 3/8 inches is equal to 26.36 centimeters (rounded to two decimal places).
There you have it! Converting inches to centimeters is a breeze once you understand the conversion factor.
