Convert 5/4 to Mixed Number

Convert the improper fraction 5/4 to a mixed number with step-by-step explanation.

Answer: 5/4 = 1\frac{1}{4}

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1 Identify the Improper Fraction

We have the improper fraction: 5/4

This is improper because the numerator (5) ≥ the denominator (4).

We can convert this to a mixed number by dividing.

\frac{5}{4} = ?

Step 2 Divide to Find the Whole Number

Divide the numerator by the denominator:

5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1

The quotient (1) is the whole number part

The remainder (1) is the new numerator

5 \div 4 = 1 \text{ R } 1

Step 3 Write the Result

Combining our results:

5/4 = 1 1/4

\frac{5}{4} = 1\frac{1}{4}