 | L. I. M. Chevigné - Mathematics - 1807 - 294 pages
...write . 5 We shall here observe, that to multiply a whole number by a fraction, we must multiply that number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide the product by the denominator of said fraction. Let us now return to the question proposed ; I say now, that it was... | |
 | John Gough - Arithmetic - 1813 - 358 pages
...method will be generally more convenient in practice. I. To Sfultipya whole Number by a Fraction. Rule. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide that product by the denominator. Application. ABE Let 4 be multiplied by |; 4 multiplied 4 3 duct divided... | |
 | Charles Butler - Mathematics - 1814 - 540 pages
...a fraction, the numerator of which is greater than unity. RULE. Multiply the logarithm of the given number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide the product by the denominator. Or, Divide the logarithm by the denominator, and multiply the quotient by the numerator.... | |
 | John Epy Lovell - 1828 - 234 pages
...is when the multiplicand is a whole number, and the multiplier a fraction. M. How do you work ? P. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and divide the product by the denominator. M- Prepare the numbers. M. Show slates. — Multiply. P. 5 times 34 are 170 ; set... | |
 | Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard - Arithmetic - 1830 - 304 pages
...with 2 dollars ? First find the ninths in 2= V3- Then say | are in V, 9 times. Ans. Hence, to divide a whole number by a Fraction, MULTIPLY THE WHOLE NUMBER BY THE DENOMINATOR OF THE FRACTION, AND DIVIDE THE PRODUCT BY THE NUMERATOR. 11. Divide 24 by 'f. It is best... | |
 | Ira Wanzer - Arithmetic - 1831 - 408 pages
...a fraction ; as 4 1, Jfr, &c. ,, PROBLEM I. — To multiply a whole number by a fraction. RULE. — Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide the product by the denominator ; and the quotient will be the required product of the whole number and fraction. When... | |
 | Samuel Read Hall - Arithmetic - 1832 - 294 pages
...the denominator 4, and multiplying the quotient by the numerator : 4 -j- 4 = 1 and 1X3 = 3. Hence, To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator, and divide the product by the denominator. Or, divide the whole number by the denominator, and multiply... | |
 | Peirpont Edward Bates Botham - Arithmetic - 1837 - 252 pages
...lose nothing ? Ans. $2675 OBS. When the multiplier is a proper fraction, such as f, f, &e. RULE : — Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide that product by the denominator ; the quoticnt will be the answer. EXAMPLE. OPERATION. Multiply 8743... | |
 | Nathan Daboll - 1839 - 220 pages
...fraction, (when it can be done without a remainder,) and multiply the quotient by the numerator ; or, II. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and divide the product by the denominator. EXAMPLES. ] . What is the product of 48 multiplied by f ? 1st method. 2d method. 4)48... | |
 | Robert Goodacre - 1839 - 320 pages
...integers, then take aliquot parts of the top line for the fractional quantities, or multiply the top line by the numerator of the fraction and divide the product by its denominator, this quotient added to the value of the integers will be the answer. REASON AND ILLUSTRATION. — The... | |
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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide the product by the denominator. 
