The mixed number 4 1/4 written as an improper fraction is 17/4
To turn the mixed number 4 1/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 4 × 4 = 16.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 16 + 1 = 17.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 17/4.
This means that 4 1/4, as an improper fraction, equals 17/4.
See also: 4 1/4 as a decimal