3 1/4 as a Decimal (Three and One-Quarter)

To convert 3 1/4 (Three and One-Quarter) to decimal form, we leave the 3 as is since it is a whole number. Next, we convert the fraction 1/4 to a decimal.

To convert 1/4 to a decimal, we divide 1 by 4 longhand. You can either use a calculator for this division or perform it manually. In this explanation, I'll demonstrate the longhand division (and verify the result with a calculator). When we divide 1 by 4, we get 0.25.

So:

3 1/4 = 3 + 0.25 = 3.25

Therefore, the fraction 3 1/4 equals the decimal 3.25.

It's important to note that 3 1/4 and 3.25 represent the same quantity; they are just presented in different formats. 3 1/4 is a fraction, and 3.25 is a decimal number.