Question

How many eighths are there in 4 1/4

Answer 1

$4 \frac{1}{4}= \frac{17}{4}$
To find how many $\frac{1}{8}$ are there in $\frac{17}{4}$:
  $\frac{17}{4}/ \frac{1}{8} = \frac{17}{4}* \frac{8}{1} = \frac{136}{4}=34$
Therefore, there are 34 eighths in $4 \frac{1}{4}$.