Question

Which is greater 4 ft 7 inches or 56 inches

Answer 1

1 ft = 12 in.
4 ft = 4 * 1 ft = 4 * 12 in. = 48 in.

4 ft 7 in. = 48 in. + 7 in. = 55 in.

4 ft 7 in. < 56 in.

Answer 2

56 inches= 4 ft 8 in
So it's very close but 56 inches is greater!