 | William Vogdes - 1847 - 324 σελίδες
...line between them. 3. Begin with the lowest denomination, and write the quotient of each division, as dec.imal parts, on the right hand of the dividend next below it; and so on, till they are all used, and the last quotient will be the decimal required. ELUCIDATION. —... | |
 | Oliver Byrne - 1851 - 310 σελίδες
...the uppermost, and perform all the divisions ; only observing to set the quotient of each division, as decimal parts, on the right hand of the dividend next below it ; so shall the last quotient be the decimal required. Reduce 5 oz. 12 dwts. 16 gr. to Ibs. :— -46944,... | |
 | Frederick Augustus Griffiths - 1859 - 426 σελίδες
...name. Begin at the uppermost, and perform all the divisions, placing the quotient of each division, as decimal parts, on the right hand of the dividend next below it ; so shall the last quotient be the decimal required. Example. — Convert 15s. 9$d. to the decimal... | |
 | Oliver Byrne - 1863 - 600 σελίδες
...the uppermost, and perform all the divisions ; only observing to set the quotient of each division, as decimal parts, on the. right hand of the dividend next below it; so shall the last quotient be the decimal required. Reduce 5 oz. 12 dwts. 16 gr. to lbs. :— -46944,... | |
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Opposite to each dividend, on the left hand, place such a number for a divisor, as will bring it to the next superior denomination, and draw a line between them. 
