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4 whole 1 over 4
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The expression "4 whole 1 over 4" can be interpreted as a mixed number, which is written as:
\[ 4 \frac{1}{4} \]
To convert this mixed number into an improper fraction:
1. Multiply the whole number (4) by the denominator (4):
\[
4 \times 4 = 16
\]
2. Add the result to the numerator (1):
\[
16 + 1 = 17
\]
3. Place the result over the original denominator:
\[
\frac{17}{4}
\]
So, \( 4 \frac{1}{4} \) is equivalent to \( \frac{17}{4} \) as an improper fraction.
\[ 4 \frac{1}{4} \]
To convert this mixed number into an improper fraction:
1. Multiply the whole number (4) by the denominator (4):
\[
4 \times 4 = 16
\]
2. Add the result to the numerator (1):
\[
16 + 1 = 17
\]
3. Place the result over the original denominator:
\[
\frac{17}{4}
\]
So, \( 4 \frac{1}{4} \) is equivalent to \( \frac{17}{4} \) as an improper fraction.