Question

Find the distance between point D and F. D = 2 7/10 in. F = 5 9/10 in

Answer 1

To find the distance between points D and F, you subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

First, let's convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions or decimal form for easier calculations.

1. Convert D and F to decimal:
- \(D = 2 \frac{7}{10} = 2 + 0.7 = 2.7\) inches
- \(F = 5 \frac{9}{10} = 5 + 0.9 = 5.9\) inches

2. Now, subtract the two values to find the distance:
\[
\text{Distance} = F - D = 5.9 - 2.7
\]

3. Performing the subtraction:
\[
5.9 - 2.7 = 3.2
\]

So, the distance between point D and point F is **3.2 inches**.