Convert to a Decimal 4 1/4

$4 \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$4 + \frac{1}{4}$

Step 2

Add $4$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ .

To write $4$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$4 \cdot \frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Combine $4$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{4 \cdot 4}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{4 \cdot 4 + 1}{4}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $4$ by $4$ .

$\frac{16 + 1}{4}$

Add $16$ and $1$ .

$\frac{17}{4}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{17}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$4.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$4 \frac{1}{4}$