 | Silvestre François Lacroix - 1825 - 404 σελίδες
...likewise represent the value of any fraction, in an infinite variety of ways. For if vie multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, which may be assumed at pleasure, this fraction will still preserve the, same value. For this reason... | |
 | Silvestre François Lacroix - 1825 - 394 σελίδες
...likewise represent the value of any fraction, in an infinite variety of ways. For if we multiply loth the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, which may be assumed at pleasure, this fraction urill still preserve the same value. For this reason... | |
 | Richard W. Green - 1839 - 156 σελίδες
...6, the fraction will be brought back to f , which is equal to jf. So, in general, if we divide both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, we have a new fraction which will be equal to the first. Thus, T3ff may be changed to •£ ; -}| to... | |
 | 1856 - 530 σελίδες
...obtained were equal to the original fraction. M. We may, therefore, establish as a general rule : if we multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, the value, of the fraction remains unchanged (although its terms become greater). Show once more on... | |
 | Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox - 1859 - 308 σελίδες
...the numerator remaining the same, the fraction diminishes. We can multiply or divide the two terms of a fraction by the same number, without changing the value of the fraction ; its form only changes. From what lias been said, it is seen that to make a fraction four times greater,... | |
 | Henry G C. Smith - 1863 - 200 σελίδες
...by 2; and by multiplying the denominator by 2, we divide the fraction by 2 ; and thus by multiplying the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, the value of the fraction remains unaltered. Take any two fractions, f, |. Of the Common Multiples... | |
 | T. A. Bryce - 1873 - 370 σελίδες
...the common fraction § as a decimal. We have seen (Art. 14,) that we may multiply the terms of any fraction by the same number without changing the value of the fraction. Let us then multiply the terms of | by 1000, and we get |Mo e Q n the same principle we can divide... | |
 | Oscar James Beale - 1886 - 152 σελίδες
...a simpler example. What fraction expressed in smaller numbers is nearest in value to -i^? Dividing the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. Dividing both Conaupnleue'dterinS of lYf bJ 29' we have... | |
 | Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co., Providence, R.I. - 1896 - 182 σελίδες
...> what is the What fraction expressed in smaller numbers is nearest in value to -j^j- 1 ? Dividing the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. Dividing both 11111 same thing expressed as a continued... | |
 | James Alexander McLellan, Albert Flintoft Ames - 1899 - 160 σελίδες
...we think of each of these parts as divided into how many parts ? 18. Why can you multiply both terms of a fraction by the same number without changing the value of the fraction ? 19. 1 yd. is equal to how many halves of a yard ? How many thirds of a yard ? Fourths ? Fifths ?... | |
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We have seen in the preceding exercise that we may divide both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number without changing the value of the fraction. 
