Question

a microwave is placed on top of two boxes. one box is 4 feet 8 inches tall, the other box is 4 feet 9 inches tall, and the microwave is 3 feet 10 inches tall are they combined?
write your answer in feet and inches. use a number less than 12 for inches.
ft in

Explanation:

Step1: Sum the feet values

$4 + 4 + 3 = 11$ feet

Step2: Sum the inch values

$8 + 9 + 10 = 27$ inches

Step3: Convert excess inches to feet

Since 12 inches = 1 foot, $\frac{27}{12} = 2$ feet and $3$ inches

Step4: Add total feet values

$11 + 2 = 13$ feet

Answer:

13 ft 3 in