Converting an angle in degrees and minutes to degree decimal

The video tutorial explains how to convert minutes into decimal degrees. It begins by discussing the concept of degrees as fractions of an hour and demonstrates how to simplify fractions like 24/60 to a decimal. The tutorial emphasizes understanding fractional degrees and provides a step-by-step simplification process without using a calculator. It concludes by mentioning that more complex problems may require a calculator.

How many minutes are there in a degree if we consider it similar to an hour?

• 60

• 30

• 90

• 24

What is the simplified form of the fraction 24/60?

• 2/5

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 4/5

Which number can be used to simplify the fraction 24/60?

• 15

• 12

• 8

• 5

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 2/5?

• 0.2

• 0.5

• 0.3

• 0.4

When might you need to use a calculator according to the video?

• For any fraction

• For fractions that are not easily simplified

• For fractions with a numerator of 24

• For fractions with a denominator of 60