If the decimal places in the multiplicand & multiplier exceed those in the product, supply the defect by adding ciphers to the left-hand.

CASE 1st. To reduce a Vulgar Fraction to a Decimal.

* The truth of this Rule will appear, by expressing the decimal with its denominator, and reducing it to lowest terms, (Vul. Frac. Case 2d.) thus,—

CASE 2d. To find the value of a given decimal, in terms of the inferior denomination.