like 1 and 1/4
2006-12-12 15:44:13 · 10 answers · asked by skecherhottie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
multiply the number from the bottom of the fraction [denominator] by the whole number then add the number that was on top [numerator] and then simply place it over 100.
2006-12-12 15:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divide the numerator by the denominator. 1 and 1/4 is 4/4 + 1/4 = 5/4 then divide 5 by 4 which equals 1.25.. The reason why on computers that fractions are represented in the same manner as division is that fractions are a representation of division. Also, think of the word fraction, which means a part of a whole, and think the word division, splitting a whole into parts. A fraction of something is also a division of something.
2006-12-12 23:54:09 · answer #2 · answered by dmbandlerico 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the easiest way to do this i would say is by first changing the mixed number into an "inproper fraction"
so 1 and 1/4 would become 5/4
now that you have 5/4 i would use the calculator to find out the exact decimal place.
if you are not allowed to use a calculator, then you can make the denomenator 100 (by multiplying by 25), but you have to multiply the numerator as well.
so you would have 5/4 = 125/100
now that you have a fraction with 100 as the denomenator you can take the numerator and move the decimal place (which is currently at the end --> "125.0000" ) over (to the left) two places. so 125.00 will become 1.25
and that is your answer.
2006-12-12 23:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by brookbabe90 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You divide 4 by 1. After you put the 4 on the outside (1on the inside), you add a zero or two & work out the problem. Do'nt forget your decimal! Then you just put your whole number in front of the decimal. Answer will look like 1.25.
2006-12-12 23:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by Sammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 and 1/4 would be 1.25 as a decimal.
Change the mixed number into a vulgar (improper) fraction...
1 1/4 = 5/4
You know that 1/4 = .25
Multiply the .25 times 5 = 1.25
2006-12-12 23:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 and 1/4 is really 5/4 because you multipy the denominator with the whole number. Then divide 4 by 5, because you divide the nominator by the denominator. The ansser is 1.25 Easy way to remeber is divide top by bottom.
2006-12-12 23:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want to change the number into a decimal
1and 1/4
change it into an improper fraction
you get 5/4 now simply divide it and ull get the ans 1.25
there u go
hope this helps
2006-12-12 23:51:54 · answer #7 · answered by blackcat XIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't need to change to improper fraction at all! Just do the fraction part: 1/4 is
1 divided by 4 = 0.25
And just add the whole number part which was 1.
So 1.25
If you had 1000 & 7/8, and you converted to improper faction, it would be messy... just do 7 divided by 8 which is 0.875 and add 1000. So your answer would be 1000.875
Easy isn't it???
2006-12-13 10:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by ytmaya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chang it into a improper fraction and divide
so therefore 1 and 1/4 is....
5/4
then divide 5 into 4 which will give you the answer
2006-12-12 23:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by pinkpanther014 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Divide the top number by the bottom number. That's all there is to it.
2006-12-12 23:51:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋