4 ¾ feet = 4 × 4 + 6 / 4
4 ¾ feet = 19/4 feet
1 foot = 12 inches
Then , 19/4 feet = 19/4 × 12 inches
= 19/4 × 12
= 19 × 12 / 4
= 228/4 inches
= Both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 4 .
Hence ,
= 228 ÷ 4 / 4 ÷ 4
= 57/1
= 57 inches
Therefore , a piece of ribbon which is 4 ¾ feet long in inches :
57 inches
