We have to simplify [tex]56 \frac{1}{4}[/tex]%
This is a mixed fraction, with 56 as the whole number part and [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] as the fractional part
Such a fraction can be simplified as:
Denominator of simplified fraction = Denominator of mixed fraction
and Numerator of simplified fraction = (Denominator of mixed fraction × Whole number) + (Numerator of simplified fraction)
⇒ Denominator of simplified fraction = 4
and Numerator of simplified fraction = (4 × 56) + (1)
⇒ Numerator of simplified fraction = 225
Hence, the mixed fraction in its simplest form is [tex]\frac{225}{4}[/tex]
