Write the ratio as a fraction in lowest terms.
Compare in inches.
5 feet to 8 inches
To convert the feet to inches, we multiply by 12 since there are 12 inches in 1 foot.
5 feet * 12 inches/foot = 60 inches.
Therefore, the ratio of 5 feet to 8 inches is 60 inches to 8 inches, which can be simplified to 15/2.