The mixed number 5 1/4 written as an improper fraction is 21/4
To turn the mixed number 5 1/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 4 = 20.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 20 + 1 = 21.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 21/4.
This means that 5 1/4, as an improper fraction, equals 21/4.
See also: 5 1/4 as a decimal