Question

What is the mixed fraction of 1.25?

• A. $1\frac{1}{4}$
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$
• C. $\frac{1}{25}$
• D. $1\frac{1}{25}$
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1\frac{1}{4}$

Write the given number $1.25$ as a sum of whole number and decimal part
$1.25=1+0.25$
Convert the expression $(1+0.25)$ into mixed form
$1+0.25=1+0.25\times \frac{100}{100}$
$=1+\frac{25}{100}$
$=1+\frac{1}{4}$
$=1\frac{1}{4}$
Answer:
So, $1.25=1\frac{1}{4}$