How to Convert Latitude and Longitude Units from Degrees to Decimal Forms
Obtain the number of minutes on top of 0 the object is., Divide that number of minutes you obtained by 60. , Take the answer you obtained above (after dividing by 60) and write this portion of the answer to the right of the decimal point, to obtain...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain the number of minutes on top of 0 the object is.
If the item is located at 35 degrees AND 2 minutes write down 35* 2' .
Be sure to write down a decimal point (.) to the right of the degrees portion you wrote on the one side of the paper. -
Step 2: Divide that number of minutes you obtained by 60.
, Be sure to mention your units, which, as the answer to this problem signifies, should be degrees, and, if this problem is a vector unit, display the direction in which the item is found at. -
Step 3: Take the answer you obtained above (after dividing by 60) and write this portion of the answer to the right of the decimal point
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Step 4: to obtain your final answer.
Detailed Guide
If the item is located at 35 degrees AND 2 minutes write down 35* 2' .
Be sure to write down a decimal point (.) to the right of the degrees portion you wrote on the one side of the paper.
, Be sure to mention your units, which, as the answer to this problem signifies, should be degrees, and, if this problem is a vector unit, display the direction in which the item is found at.
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