Convert to an Improper Fraction 12 1/4

$12 \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

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

$12 + \frac{1}{4}$

Step 2

Add $12$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ .

To write $12$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$12 \cdot \frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Combine $12$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{12 \cdot 4}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{12 \cdot 4 + 1}{4}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $12$ by $4$ .

$\frac{48 + 1}{4}$

Add $48$ and $1$ .

$\frac{49}{4}$