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.

Explain how to convert 35 degrees and 24 minutes into decimal form.

What challenges might arise when solving harder problems without a calculator?