FRACTIONS, or broken numbers, are expressions for any assignable parts of an unit ; and are represented by two numbers, placed one above the other, with a line drawn between them. The number above the line is called the numerator, and that below the line... System of Practical Arithmetic - Σελίδα 221845 - 198 σελίδεςΠλήρης προβολή - Σχετικά με αυτό το βιβλίο
| 1818 - 264 σελίδες
...to I Ans. S 3605 ? VULGAR FRACTIONS. A vulgar fraction is any assignable part of a unit or integer, expressed by two numbers, placed one above the other with a line drawn between them, as J one fourth, -J two thirds, Sec. The number above the line is called the numerator, and that below... | |
| Daniel Adams - 1819 - 236 σελίδες
...APPENDIX. VULGAR FRACTIONS. TULGAR FRACTIONS are parts of an unit, or integer ; and are represented by two numbers, placed one above the other, with a line drawn between them. The number above the line is called the numerator, and that b«lgw the lnie tlic denominator . The denominator... | |
| Phinehas Merrill - 1819 - 116 σελίδες
...that place ? /Ca« a Crowns*.; ^ Ans- 2000 hounds. VULGAR FRACTIONS. VULGAK FRACTIONS are represented by two numbers placed one above the other, with a line drawn between, them thus, }, f, and are broken numbers, and signify the parto/»arts of a whole number. The figure above... | |
| Stephen Pike - 1824 - 212 σελίδες
...-{-sterling per millrea. VULGAR FRACTIONS. A vulgar fraction is a part, or parts of a unit or integer expressed by two numbers, placed one above the other, with a line drawn between them; as i one fourth, f two thirds. The number above the line is called the numerator, and that below the... | |
| Thomas Keith - 1825 - 360 σελίδες
...several parts, of an unit, or of any whole quantity expressed by an unit. A fraction is represented by two numbers placed one above the other, with a line drawn between them, as |, three-fourths of an unit, or one-fourth of three units ; |, five-eighth of an unit, or one-eighth... | |
| Daniel Parker - 1828 - 358 σελίδες
...whole number. They are usually divided into two kinds ; viz. Vulgar and Decimal. A Pulgar. Fraction is expressed by two numbers placed one above the other, with a line drawn between them, thus ; §, f , |, &c. and signify two-thirds, three-fourths, and four-fifths. The figures above the... | |
| William Slocomb - 1828 - 160 σελίδες
...be found? VULGAR FRACTIONS. o VULGAR FRACTIONS are parts of a unit, or integer; and are represented by two numbers, placed one above the other, with a line drawn between them. b The number above the line is called the numerator, and that below the line the denominator. c The... | |
| Michael Walsh - 1828 - 312 σελίδες
...FRACTIONS, or broken numbers, are expressions for any assignable parts of an unit; and are represented by two numbers, placed one above the other, with a line drawn etween them. The number above the line is called the numerator, and I below the line the denominator.... | |
| 1829 - 196 σελίδες
...farthings are three-fourths of I penny, &c. f J!J. A VULOAR FRACTION is one or more parts of a UNIT, expressed by TWO NUMBERS placed one above the other, with a line between them. Illua. If 8 shillings make 1 dollar, then 1 dollar is the CHIT, and 8 shillings itf forte.... | |
| 1831 - 198 σελίδες
.... ' " 10 mills (m.) make 1 cent, cts. 10 cents — 1 dime. 10 dimes (or 100 cts.} 1 dollar, D. or $ 10 dollars — 1 eagle. These denominations have precisely...many of that part are designed to be expressed : as, one fourth; I three fourths; J one third; f two thirds; a half. NUMERATION OF FEDERAL MONEY. In writing... | |
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