Basic Math Examples

$4 \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

Add

$4$ and

$\frac{1}{4}$ .

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Step 2.1

To write

$4$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

$\frac{4}{4}$ .

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

Step 2.2

Combine

$4$ and

$\frac{4}{4}$ .

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

Step 2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.4.1

Multiply

$4$ by

$4$ .

$\frac{16 + 1}{4}$

Step 2.4.2

Add

$16$ and

$1$ .

$\frac{17}{4}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{17}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$4.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$4 \frac{1}{4}$