 | Edgar Arthur Singer - 1876 - 198 σελίδες
...change the value of the fraction. Exercises. Change J§ to its lowest terms. 156. Sfodel. — Since dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction, JJ is changed to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and the denominator by 6, their greatest... | |
 | Edward Brooks - 1876 - 588 σελίδες
...to fourths." By a general proposition, which we assume has been demonstrated, we have the principle, "Dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value;" hence we may reduce J-jj to fourths by dividing both numerator and denominator by any number... | |
 | Henry Bartlett Maglathlin - 1876 - 230 σελίδες
...denominator to the divisor. Thus, the quotient of 1 divided by 2 is i ; 3 divided by 4 is | ; and £ is 2. 2. Dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value. For it has been shown, that canceling equal factors in the dividend and divisor does not... | |
 | 1870 - 386 σελίδες
...California look to Mr. Marks to establish beyond question. The author says: "B's class might solve it thus: dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value, dividing by 3 etc., and this, which is called the deductive method, must be satisfactory."... | |
 | George Augustus Walton - 1876 - 358 σελίδες
...in the form of a fraction, the dividend being the numerator, and the divisor the denominator ; since dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value, it follows, that we may strike out, or cancel, any factors common to the dividend... | |
 | William James Milne - 1877 - 402 σελίδες
...Smallest, or Lowest Terms when its numerator and denominator have no common divisor. 161. PRINCIPLE. — Dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of tiie fraction. WRITTEN EX&RCISES. 162. 1. Change ff to an equivalent fraction expressed in its smallest,... | |
 | Edward Brooks - 1877 - 250 σελίδες
...taken, the value of the fraction will be 4 times as great. 5. Multiplying both numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. . Since multiplying the numerator multiplies the value of the fraction, and multiplying the denominator... | |
 | Edward Brooks - 1877 - 528 σελίδες
...ratio by any number does not change its value. For, o : e equals the fraction — and multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value. CASE I. 725. To find the value of a, simple ratio. 1. What is the ratio of 12 to 18 ? SOLUTION.... | |
 | William James Milne - 1877 - 418 σελίδες
...Smallest, or Lowest Terms when its numerator and denominator have no common divisor. 161. PRINCIPLE. — Dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change tlie value of the fraction. WRITTEN EXERCISES. 162. 1. Change ff to an equivalent fraction expressed... | |
 | Horatio Nelson Robinson - 1877 - 250 σελίδες
...its Lowest Terms, when ita numerator and denominator are prime to each other. 235. PRINCIPLES. — Dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value. 1. How many fourths are equal to -^ ? ff ? J$ ? 2. Reduce ^ to fifths ; £| to eighths.... | |
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Multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. 
