google maps - Why we need to convert GPS coordinates(latitude, longitude) from degrees and minutes into decimal degrees -


i'm getting nmea data gps. 1 i'm converting decimal degrees using them in google maps.

we have gps coordinates conversions degrees minutes , seconds.

why need convert coordinates between 2 representations? use conversion(degrees seconds), , how coded.

sexagesimal (base 60) numeral system sixty base. originated ancient sumerians in 3rd millennium bc, passed down ancient babylonians, , still used—in modified form—for measuring time, angles, , geographic coordinates.

degree minutes , degree seconds not units of time, reference degree in sexagesimal system.

for further information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/sexagesimal


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