1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $41 \div 4$. 2. **Recall the division operation:** Dividing 41 by 4 means finding how many times 4 fits into 41. 3. **Perform the division:** $$41 \div 4 = \frac{41}{4}$$ 4. **Express as a mixed number:** $$41 = 4 \times 10 + 1$$ So, $$\frac{41}{4} = 10 + \frac{1}{4} = 10 \frac{1}{4}$$ 5. **Express as a decimal:** $$\frac{41}{4} = 10.25$$ **Final answer:** $10 \frac{1}{4}$ or $10.25$