Question

Express 5/4 as a mixed number. please show work

Answer 1

1 1/4

Explanation:

4/4 is equal to 1

5/4 is equal to 1 1/4

the sum would be 4/4 adding 1/4 =5/4

the answer would be 4/4 (1) and 1/4

1 1/4

Answer 2

1 1/4

Explanation:

5/4 = (4/4) + (1/4) = 1 1/4

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5 divided by 4 has a quotient of 1 (the integer part of the mixed number) and a remainder of 1 (the numerator of the fractional part). The denominator of the fractional part of the mixed number is the same denominator as of the improper fraction: 4.

numerator/denominator = quotient + remainder/denominator

5/4 = 1 + 1/4 = 1 1/4