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
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: You know that 0.125 is equal to 1/8 And 1/2^3 is also equal to 1/8 So since you need the reciprocal to match it the exponent is a negative
