Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 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 $1$ .

$\frac{17}{4} %$