...unity divided by that quantity.1 Thus, - is the reciprocal of a. (ti (121.) 'The denominator shows the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided, and the numerator shows the number of those parts that are to be taken.1 3 Thus, in the fraction ^, the...

...in its numerator or denominator, or both, as, -J. =-, ^, &c. •> rt '"'?. 3. The denominator shows the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided ; and the numerator, how many of these parts are expressed in the fraction. Consequently, the greater the...

...?.. Thus, generally, a fraction must be expressed by two numbers one above another. The lower number denotes the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided. The upper number shows bow many of these equal parts are taken. Hence, as the lower number of a fraction...

...denominator of a fraction by any number divides the value of the fraction by that number. DEM. — Since the denominator denotes the number of equal parts into ' which the unit is divided, if we multiply the denominator of a fraction by any number, as 5, the unit will be divided into 5 times...

...a Denominator, which are called the terms of the fraction. 111. The Denominator of a fraction shows the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided, and gives the name to the fraction. It may be written at the right of the numerator in words; as, 4 tenths,...

...which is read 3 halves = £ x 3 f " " " 3 thirds -£x3 f " " " 3 fourths =} x 3 | " " " 3 fifths =|x3 &c., &c., &c., &c. ; hence, A FRACTION is one of the...denotes the number of fractional units taken Thus, J denotes that the fractional unit is £, and that 3 such units are taken ; and similarly for other...

...is called the Numerator; and the one below the line, the Denominator. The Denominator of a fraction denotes the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided. The Numerator of a fraction denotes the number of equal parts taken. The numerator and denominator...

...is expressed by two numbers, called the Numerator and the Denominator. The Denominator of a fraction denotes the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided. \ C • The numerator and denominator are wiled the Terms of a fraction. LESSON II. Integers and Mixed...

...Seven-twentieths " Twelve-thirty-fifths " Thirty-six forty-ninths " 189. The Denominator of a fraction shows the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided, and also indicates the name of these parts. It is written below the line. Thus, in the fraction J, 8 is...

...other, with a short line between them; thus, | expresses 3 fourths. 92. The Denominator of a fraction denotes the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided. 93. The Numerator of a fraction denotes the number of equal parts which are taken. 94. The Numerator...