What is the quotient of 25 1/2÷4 1/4

? Simplify the answer, if possible.

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To find the quotient of \( 25 \frac{1}{2} \div 4 \frac{1}{4} \), we first need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

  1. Convert \( 25 \frac{1}{2} \): \[ 25 \frac{1}{2} = 25 \times 2 + 1 = 50 + 1 = 51 \] So, \( 25 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{51}{2} \).

  2. Convert \( 4 \frac{1}{4} \): \[ 4 \frac{1}{4} = 4 \times 4 + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17 \] So, \( 4 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{17}{4} \).

Now we can write the division as: \[ \frac{51}{2} \div \frac{17}{4} \] Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal: \[ \frac{51}{2} \times \frac{4}{17} \]

Now multiply the fractions: \[ \frac{51 \times 4}{2 \times 17} \]

Calculating the numerator and denominator: \[ 51 \times 4 = 204 \] \[ 2 \times 17 = 34 \]

Thus, we have: \[ \frac{204}{34} \]

Now, simplify the fraction: \[ \frac{204 \div 34}{34 \div 34} = \frac{6}{1} = 6 \]

So, the quotient of \( 25 \frac{1}{2} \div 4 \frac{1}{4} \) is \( \boxed{6} \).