What is 5 1 4 as a decimal?

5 1/4 as a decimal is 5.25.

Here's a breakdown:

• Understanding Fractions: The fraction 1/4 represents one quarter of a whole. It means dividing 1 by 4. See more at Fractions
• Converting to Decimal: When you divide 1 by 4, you get 0.25. More on Decimal%20Conversion
• Combining Whole and Fraction: 5 1/4 means 5 plus 1/4. Therefore, it's 5 + 0.25 = 5.25.
• Therefore: 5 1/4 is equivalent to the Decimal number 5.25.