Evaluate 5 1/4

$5 \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

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

$5 + \frac{1}{4}$

Step 2

Add $5$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ .

To write $5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$5 \cdot \frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Combine $5$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{5 \cdot 4}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 \cdot 4 + 1}{4}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $5$ by $4$ .

$\frac{20 + 1}{4}$

Add $20$ and $1$ .

$\frac{21}{4}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{21}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$5.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$5 \frac{1}{4}$