 | James Thompson - 1808 - 176 σελίδες
...called the denominator of the fraction, because it denominates how many parts the unit is divided into, and the number above the line is called the numerator, because it numerates how many of those parts are contained in the fraction. A vulgar fraction is either proper,... | |
 | Charles Vyse - 1815 - 340 σελίδες
...of the fraction, because it denominates or .ghows how many parts the unit is broken or divided into; and the number above the line is called the numerator, because it enumerates or shows how many of those parts are contained in the fraction. A vulgar fraction is either... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1824 - 292 σελίδες
...denominator, because it gives the denomination or name to the fraction, as halves, thirds, fourths, &c. and the number above the line is called the numerator, because it shows how many parts are used. We have applied this division to a single thing, but it often happens that... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1825 - 144 σελίδες
...If 3 yards of cloth cost 2 dollars, what will 1 yard cost ? What will 2 yards cost ? under the line is called the denominator, because it gives name to...above the line is called the numerator, because it sho^. viie number of parts used. Thus T\, 10 is the denominator and 3 the numerator. NB The pupil must... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1849 - 174 σελίδες
...are called fourths, &c. chat is, the fraction takes its name from the number of parts into which on.2 is divided. The number under the lino is called the...familiar with this mode of expressing fractions, and must oe able to apply it to any familiar objects ; as apples, oranges, &c. ; * or by blackboard, before... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1829 - 258 σελίδες
...denominator, because it gives the denomination or name to the fraction, as halves, thirds, fourths, &c. and the number above the line is called the numerator, because it shows how many parts are used. We have applied this division to a single thing, but it often happens that... | |
 | 1829 - 196 σελίδες
...divided into 4 parts ; and the upper number' 1, denoting that 1 part is used. (»»j. The UPPER NUMBER is called the NUMERATOR, because it. shows the number of parts used. Illus. Master Henry divided an apple into 6 equal parts, but one of the parts being unsound, he ate... | |
 | Charles Potts - 1835 - 202 σελίδες
...because it denominates the number of parts into which the unit or quantity is supposed to be divided — and the number above the line is called the numerator, because it enumerates the number of those parts which constitute the fraction. Both these numbers are commonly... | |
 | Warren Colburn - 1836 - 190 σελίδες
...refers to a square divided into 8 parts, and signifies that 5 parts are to be used. under the line is called the denominator, because it gives name to the fraction; and the numher above the line is called the numerator, because it shows the number of parts used. Thus -^r,... | |
 | Janet Taylor - 1842 - 592 σελίδες
...fraction, by shewing how many equal parts the unit is divided into, and is thenee called the denominator. And the number above the line is called the numerator; because it enumerates or expresses the number of those parts contained in the fraction. Thus, if the unit be divided... | |
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Is called the denominator, because it gives name to the fraction ; and the number above the line is called the numerator, because it shows the number of parts used. 
