 | John Dougall - 1810 - 554 σελίδες
...multiplying the numerator oF the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, for a numerator to the quotient, and the denominator, of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor, for a denominator to the quotient. For example, let it be required to divide $ by 3 , we multiply the... | |
 | John Gough - 1813 - 358 σελίδες
...FRACTIONS. Rule. Multiply the Numerator of the Dividend by the Denominator of the Divisor for a Numerator, and the Denominator of the Dividend by the Numerator of the Divisor for the Denominator of ihe Quotient. Appll. Application. Let £ be to be divided by ^, 3 (the A numerator... | |
 | John Dougall - 1815 - 514 σελίδες
...the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor ; for a numerator to the quotient, and the denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor, for a denominator to the quotient. For instance, in dividing $ by f we multiply 5 the numerator of... | |
 | Charles Tayler - 1824 - 350 σελίδες
...that the quotient will be ^. Hence the following rule. Multiply the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, and the denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor ; the Jirst product will be the numerator of the quotient, «nd the second product tie denominator.... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1824 - 292 σελίδες
...it will be found that this purpose is effected, by multiplying the numerator of the dividend, by the denominator of the divisor, and the denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor. . Thus in the third example; multiplying the numerator of | by 5 and the denominator by 1, it becomes... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1825 - 400 σελίδες
...ad 6 r ad ad Hence, <o divide a fraction by ajraction, multiply the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, and the denominator of...divisor. Or more generally, when the divisor is a /raction, multiply the dividend (whether whole number or fraction) by the divisor inverted. Arith.... | |
 | Silvestre François Lacroix - 1825 - 404 σελίδες
...gives —. Hence the following rule : Multiply the numerator of the dividend by tlie denominator of Ihe divisor, and the denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor ; the first product will be the numerator of the quotient, and tlie second -will be its denominator.... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1826 - 290 σελίδες
...Ans. 61 ad ad Hence, to divide a fraction by a fraction, multiply the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, and the denominator of...inverted. Arith. Arts. XXIII. and XXIV. 8. Divide 9. Divide 3ab 13 a by by fb c 10. Divide 11. Divide 12. Divide 13. Divide 14. Divide 15. Divide 16.... | |
 | Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler - 1826 - 224 σελίδες
...fractions, of §38, from which is deduced the following rule : Multiply the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, and the denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor; the Jirst gives the numerator, the second the denominator of the result. To prove this, we need only... | |
 | Martin Ruter - 1828 - 180 σελίδες
...then multiply the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, for a new numerator, and the. denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor, for th« denominator; the fractions thus formed will be the answer. EXAMPLES. 1. Divide 4 by f. Thus,... | |
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Hence, to divide a fraction by a fraction, multiply the numerator of the dividend by the denominator of the divisor, and the denominator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor. 
