Want to hang a painting on a wall that is 17and 5/8 inches high and I want 2 inches left on top and bottom of painting showing. Where would I hang it at?
Is the wall 17 5/8" high?
If so, what are the measurements of the painting?
Yes, painting can be 12 to 14 inches . Lengths do not matter . Thank you
Top >> 17 5/8 - 2 = 15 5/8 from the bottom
Bottom >> 2 inches from the bottom
The painting must be 13 5/8 inches
To determine where to hang the painting on the wall, you need to calculate the total length of the wall space required. Here's how you can find the appropriate position:
1. Start by subtracting the desired space on top and bottom from the total height of the wall. In this case, you want 2 inches on both the top and bottom to be left uncovered. The calculation would be: 17 and 5/8 inches - 2 inches (top) - 2 inches (bottom).
2. To perform the subtraction, convert the 17 and 5/8 inches to an improper fraction. Multiply 17 by the denominator of 8 (which equals 136) and add the numerator 5 to get a common denominator. Thus, 17 and 5/8 inches can be represented as (136 + 5)/8 = 141/8 inches.
3. Now subtract the inches for the top and bottom space from the total height: 141/8 inches - 2 inches - 2 inches.
4. Simplify the subtraction: 141/8 inches - 4 inches.
5. Convert 4 inches to the fraction with a denominator of 8 by multiplying by 8: (4 * 8)/8 = 32/8 inches.
6. Perform the subtraction: 141/8 inches - 32/8 inches.
7. Simplify the subtraction: (141 - 32)/8 = 109/8 inches.
8. This means your painting would require a wall space of 109/8 inches.
Now that you have determined the length of wall space required, you can mark its position accordingly. Measure the wall horizontally and find the center point. From there, measure half of the calculated length (109/8 inches divided by 2) to both the left and right of the center point. Mark these positions, and it will give you the appropriate spot to hang the painting, with the desired 2 inches of space on the top and bottom.