Evaluate 4 7/8

$4 \frac{7}{8}$

Step 1

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

$4 + \frac{7}{8}$

Step 2

Add $4$ and $\frac{7}{8}$ .

To write $4$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{8}{8}$ .

$4 \cdot \frac{8}{8} + \frac{7}{8}$

Combine $4$ and $\frac{8}{8}$ .

$\frac{4 \cdot 8}{8} + \frac{7}{8}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{4 \cdot 8 + 7}{8}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $4$ by $8$ .

$\frac{32 + 7}{8}$

Add $32$ and $7$ .

$\frac{39}{8}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{39}{8}$

Decimal Form:

$4.875$

Mixed Number Form:

$4 \frac{7}{8}$