12 1/4 times 4 is the length of Jeff's scarf.
Convert 12 1/4 to an improper fraction by multiplying 12 by 4 and adding 1.
12(4) = 48 + 1 = 49. Add previous fraction denominator. 49/4
49/4 × 4/1 =?
Multiply across:
49 × 4 = 196 and 4 × 1 = 4
196/4
Simplify:
Let's see if 196 can be divided by 4to get a whole number:
196 ÷ 4 = 49
Jeff's scarf is approximately 49 inches long.