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The conversion factor, for converting from UNITA to UNITB is the number of UNITB in each UNITA.

There are 3.2808 feet in 1 metre so the conversion factor for converting metres into feet is 3.2808.

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Must a conversion fraction equal one?

No. It would be very unusual for a conversion factor to equal one.


A conversion factor is a fraction that is always equal to what number?

A conversion factor is a fraction that is always equal to 1. This allows you to convert between different units by multiplying the quantity you have by the conversion factor.


What must be true for a ratio of two measurements to be a conversion factor?

For two measurements to be a conversion factor, they must represent the same quantity but in different units. The ratio should equal 1 and can be written as a fraction where the units cancel out, allowing you to convert from one unit to another.


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Conversion factor I think it is a unit fraction?!?!?!?!?


Can an improper fraction equal one?

No, because the numerator (top number) must always be larger then the denomenator (bottom number) to be an improper fraction. To equal 1, both numbers must be the same.


What must be true for two ratio of two measurements to be a conversion factor?

The measurements must be equal to each other.


What are the two requirements of a conversion factor?

1. They must always be true 2. They must always equal 1.


In a conversion factor what is special about the fraction used?

In a conversion factor, the numerator and denominator of the fraction represent the same quantity but are expressed in different units. This allows you to convert from one unit to another.


What conversion factor fraction is used to convert inches to feet?

The conversion fraction is 1/12.


What is the product of a fraction and its reciprocal is always equal to?

It is equal to 1, but not always: the reciprocal must be defined for the equality and the reciprocal is not always defined.


What fraction is not an improper fraction is equal to 8?

16/2 is a fraction that is not an improper fraction is and is equal to 8. * * * * * 16/2 IS an improper fraction! Since the absolute value of 8 is greater than 1, any fractional representation must be improper.


Do you divide by the numerator or denominator?

To find a decimal equal to a fraction, you must divide the numerator by the denominator.