...to the numerator as many decimal* as may be thought necessary ; then divide by the denominator, and point off as many decimal places in the quotient, as there are ciphers annexed. If there be not so many figures in the quotient as are requisite, the defect must be supplied...

...for 8640 dollars ? 38. If there are decimals in the dividend only, divide as in whole numbers, and point off as many decimal places in the quotient as there are in the dividend. EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE. 1. How many times is 4 contained in 3416.8? 4 ) 3416.8 854.2...

...by the denominator, continuing the operation until there is no remainder, or as far as is desirable. Point off as many decimal places in the quotient as there are ciphers annexed to the numerator. Ex. 1. Reduce f to a decimal fraction. | X 1000 = ¿%uu = 625 ; and 625 4-...

...operation ; thus, TIB = iWWfe = T*W«r = -0625. From these illustrations we derive the following O RULE. I. Annex ciphers to the numerator, and divide...denominator. II. Point off as many decimal places in the result as are equal to the number of ciphers annexed. NOTE. A common fraction can be reduced to an...

...= .0625. From these illustrations we derive the following RULE. I. Annex ciphers to the mimerator, and divide by the denominator. II. Point off" as many decimal places in the result as are equal to the number of ciphers annexed. NoTE. A common fraction can be reduced to an...

...operation. 3 3QOO 24 091 i25 — laaooo — 10U5 — ."-<-' From these illustrations we derive the following RULE. I. Annex ciphers to the numerator, and divide...denominator. II. Point off as many decimal places in the result as are equal to the number of ciphers annexed. NOTE.- -If the division is not exact when a sufficient...

...by the denominator, continuing the operation until there is no remainder, or as far as is desirable. Point off as many decimal places in the quotient as there are ciphers annexed to the numerator. 2. Reduce f to a decimal fraction. % X 1000 == ajyui — 375 ; and 375 H-...

...5.064. 11. 17.0125. Ans. 5T|j. Ans. ^g'g. RULE. — I. Annex ciphers to the numerator, and divide ty the denominator. II. Point off as many decimal places in the quotient as there are ciphers annexed. NOTE. — In many cases the division will not terminate, and the common fraction cannot then...

...by the denominator, continuing the operation until there is no remainder, or as far as is desirable. Point off' as many decimal places in the quotient as there are ciphers annexed to the numerator. 2. Reduce f to a decimal fraction. i X 1000 = ao/a = 375 ; and 375 -4- 1000...

...following RULE. To divide decimal fractions : Divide as in whole numbers. If the divisor is a whole number, point off as many decimal places in the quotient as there are decimal places in the dividend. If the divisor is not a whole number, make it a whole number before...