Evaluate 1 1/4

$1 \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

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

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

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

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Add $4$ and $1$ .

$\frac{5}{4}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$1.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{1}{4}$