If the numerator and denominator of each fraction is multiplied (or divided) by the same number, the value of the fraction will not change. Elements of Algebra - Page 93by Arthur Schultze - 1918 - 309 pagesFull view - About this book
| Isaac Dalby - Mathematics - 1806 - 526 pages
...both, and ihe result will be the answer. The rule is derived from this obvious principle, that, if the terms of a fraction are multiplied, or divided by the same number or quantity, its value is not altered. Thus, let ^ be the fraction : t'ien Kb ~ a"x~TA' lnert''Dre... | |
| George G. Carey - Arithmetic - 1818 - 602 pages
...?.nd denominator be both »increased or diminished in the same proportion, that is, if they arc both multiplied or divided by the same number, the value of the fraction is not altered ; therefore every Vulgar Fraction may be expressed in a variety of forms, and yet retain the same value.... | |
| Etienne Bézout - Mathematics - 1824 - 238 pages
...fractions | and •£ are equivalent to A and ^ ; for, if the numerator or denominator of a fraction is multiplied or divided by the same number, the value of. the fraction is not changed. But, -^ is greater than T*j, the fraction ^ is then gi eater than the /faction |.. For, a... | |
| Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler - Arithmetic - 1826 - 224 pages
...smaller than 7 x — 18 2 PROPOSITION HI. When the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both multiplied or divided by the same number, the value of the fraction remains unchanged, This is an evident consequence of the combination of the two preceding propositions,... | |
| George Lees - 1826 - 276 pages
...denominator. The principle of this rule is, that if the numerator and denominator be both multiplied by the same number, the value of the fraction is not altered. That both terms are multiplied by the same number, by applying the preceding rule, will readily appear... | |
| Daniel Adams - Arithmetic - 1828 - 286 pages
...mixed number by a mixed number? 23. How does it appear, that in multiplying both terms of the fraction by the same number the value of the fraction is not altered? 24. How many ways are there to divide a fraction by a whole number ? — What are they? 25. How does... | |
| Daniel Adams - Arithmetic - 1828 - 266 pages
...mixed number by a mixed number ? 23. How does it appear, that in multiplying both terms of the fraction by the same number the value of the fraction is not altered ? 24. How many ways are there to divide a fraction by a whole number ? — What are' they? 25. How... | |
| Daniel Adams - Arithmetic - 1830 - 294 pages
...mixed number by a mixed number ? 23. How does it appear, that in multiplying both terms of the fraction by the same number the value of the fraction is not altered ? 24. How many ways are there to divide a fraction by a whole number? — What are they? 25. How does... | |
| Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard - Arithmetic - 1830 - 308 pages
...OPPOSITE EFFECT FROM DIVIDING THE DENOMINATOK. Therefore, IF THE NUMERATOR AND DENOMINATOR BE BOTH MULTIPLIED, OR DIVIDED BY THE SAME NUMBER, THE VALUE OF THE FRACTION WILL. NOT BE ALTERED. MENTAL EXERCISES. $ XLII. 1. Which Fraction has the greatest value '-/ or | ?... | |
| Daniel Adams - Arithmetic - 1830 - 280 pages
...mixed number by a mixed number ? 23; How does it appear, that in multiplying both terms of the fraction by the same number the value of the fraction is not altered ? 24. How many ways are there to divide a fraction by a whole number? — What are they ? 25. How does... | |
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