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" Multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. "
An Algebra for High Schools and Academies - Page 149
by Louis Parker Jocelyn - 1902 - 445 pages
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A system of arithmetic

John Husband (math. master, Berwick.) - 1841 - 126 pages
...integer may be considered a fraction whose denominator is 1 ; thus, <,-';. 2. Multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number, does not change its value. REDUCTION OF VULGAR FRACTIONS. I. To reduce a mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction....
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A New Practical and Theoretical Arithmetic: In which in Addition to the ...

Horatio Nelson Robinson - Arithmetic - 1845 - 310 pages
...denominator must be based on the principle that, numerators and denominators multiplied or divided by the same number, does not change the value of the fraction. On this principle, we may understand the following rule, which is universal in its application : RULE....
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Stoddard's Practical Arithmetic

John Fair Stoddard - Arithmetic - 1852 - 320 pages
...inspecting propositions 2 and 4, we deduce PROPOSITION 6. — Dividing both numerator and denominator of any fraction by the same number, does not change, the value of the fraction. QUESTIONS. ART. VI, Repeat proposition 1. Why is this so 7 Repeat proposition 2. Why is this so 7 Repeat...
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An Introduction to Arithmetic: Containing the Most Useful Rules in Common ...

James Gray - Arithmetic - 1854 - 120 pages
...Any whole number may be expressed like a fraction, by writing 1 under it. 2. Multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value. REDUCTION OF VULGAR FRACTIONS. PROB. l. To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms. RULE....
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The American Philosophical Arithmetic: Designed for the Use of Advanced ...

John Fair Stoddard - Arithmetic - 1856 - 312 pages
...inspecting proposition 2 and 4, we deduce PROPOSITION 6. — Dividing both numerator and denominator of any fraction by the same number, does not change the value of the fraction. MULTIPLICATION OF FRACTIONS BY INTEGERS. ART. 117. According to propositions 1st and 2d, to to multiply...
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A Treatise on Arithmetic, Combining Analysis and Synthesis: Adapted to the ...

James Stewart Eaton - Arithmetic - 1857 - 376 pages
...respective numerators, for new numerators. NOTE 1. — Each of these rules is founded on the principle that multiplying both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value (60, Cor). 15. Reduce f, -fa, -^ and JJ to their least common denominator. ?, At _Z}...
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The Mathematical Monthly, Volume 2

1860 - 462 pages
...Fractions to a Common Denominator. — After the pupil has thoroughly learned that multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value, he is then prepared to learn how to reduce fractions to a common denominator. The following...
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The Common School Arithmetic: Combining Analysis and Synthesis; Adapted to ...

James Stewart Eaton - 1862 - 320 pages
...million, five hundred and seventy-eight thousand, six hundred and ninetytwo ten-millionths. 164.. Since multiplying both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value (Art. 147, a, Note 1), annexing one or more ciphers to a decimal does not affect its...
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The Normal Written Arithmetic: By Analysis and Synthesis, Designed for ...

Edward Brooks - Arithmetic - 1863 - 350 pages
...in 18, which is -If. SOLUTION 2o. — Since, by Prop. VI., dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number does not change the value of the fraction, by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4 we have 4j. RULE. — Divide the numerator by the denominator,...
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The Common School Arithmetic: Combining Analysis and Synthesis ; Adapted to ...

James Stewart Eaton - Arithmetic - 1864 - 322 pages
...three million, five hundred and seventy-eight thousand, six hundred and ninetytwo ten-millionths. Since multiplying both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value (Art. 147, a, Note 1), annexing one or more ciphers to a decimal does not affect its...
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