To calculate total degrees from degrees, minutes, and seconds:
\[ \text{Degrees} = D + \frac{M}{60} + \frac{S}{3600} \]
Where:
DMS is short for degrees/minutes/seconds, and it is used in nautical fields to determine the exact direction and movement of a sea-faring vessel.
Let's assume the following values:
Step 1: Use the DMS calculation formula:
\[ \text{Degrees} = 30 + \frac{15}{60} + \frac{36}{3600} \approx 30.26° \]
The total degrees is approximately 30.26°.
