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... fraction is the num- ber written below the line . It shows into how many equal parts the unit is divided , and also indicates the name of these parts ; thus , in the ... Fractions are classified as Proper and Improper . FRACTIONS . 101.
... fraction is the num- ber written below the line . It shows into how many equal parts the unit is divided , and also indicates the name of these parts ; thus , in the ... Fractions are classified as Proper and Improper . FRACTIONS . 101.
Page 102
... Fractions are classified as Proper and Improper . 161. A Proper Fraction is one whose numerator is less than its denominator , and its value is less than 1 ; thus ,,, are proper fractions . 12 162. An Improper Fraction is one whose nu ...
... Fractions are classified as Proper and Improper . 161. A Proper Fraction is one whose numerator is less than its denominator , and its value is less than 1 ; thus ,,, are proper fractions . 12 162. An Improper Fraction is one whose nu ...
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... improper fraction . 1. How many thirds in 4 ? ANALYSIS . - Since in 1 there are 3 thirds , in 4 there are 4 times 3 thirds , or 12 thirds . Hence in 4 there are 12 . Sixths ? 2. In 2 pears how many fourths of a pear ? In 3 pears ? 3. In ...
... improper fraction . 1. How many thirds in 4 ? ANALYSIS . - Since in 1 there are 3 thirds , in 4 there are 4 times 3 thirds , or 12 thirds . Hence in 4 there are 12 . Sixths ? 2. In 2 pears how many fourths of a pear ? In 3 pears ? 3. In ...
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... . 7513 . 17 . 86-157 . 22. 122713 . 13. 224 . 18. 45018 . 23 . 24754 . 14. 30718 . 19. 261 . 15. 17614 . 20. 176 . 24. 1306 . 25. 2500 16 . 97-30 . 21. 3047 26 . 40061 . CASE IV . 176. To reduce an improper fraction to 108 FRACTIONS .
... . 7513 . 17 . 86-157 . 22. 122713 . 13. 224 . 18. 45018 . 23 . 24754 . 14. 30718 . 19. 261 . 15. 17614 . 20. 176 . 24. 1306 . 25. 2500 16 . 97-30 . 21. 3047 26 . 40061 . CASE IV . 176. To reduce an improper fraction to 108 FRACTIONS .
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... improper fraction to an inte- ger , or mixed number . 1. In , how many units ? ANALYSIS . - Since 4 fourths equal 1 , 9 fourths equal as many times 1 , as 4 fourths are contained times in 9 fourths , which is 24 times . Hence = 21 . 2 ...
... improper fraction to an inte- ger , or mixed number . 1. In , how many units ? ANALYSIS . - Since 4 fourths equal 1 , 9 fourths equal as many times 1 , as 4 fourths are contained times in 9 fourths , which is 24 times . Hence = 21 . 2 ...
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Page 48 - DIVISION is the process of finding how many times one number is contained in another, or of finding one of the equal parts of a number.
Page 270 - Find the amount of this principal for the next period; and so continue till the end of the given time. III. Subtract the given principal from the last amount, and the remainder will be the compound interest. When...
Page 76 - The Greatest Common Divisor of two or more numbers is the greatest number that will exactly divide each of them. Thu4, 18 is the greatest, common divisor of 36 and 54, since it is the greatest number that will divide each of them without a remainder.
Page 128 - Reduce the fractions to a common denominator and divide the numerator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor.
Page 287 - The Liter is the unit of capacity, both of Liquid and of Dry Measures, and is a vessel whose volume is equal to a cube whose edge is one-tenth of a meter, equal to 1.05673 qt. Liquid Measure, and .9081 qt. Dry Measure, TABLE. 10 Milliliters, ml.
Page 203 - A circle is a plane figure bounded by a curved line, every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Page 64 - I. Cut off the ciphers from the right of the divisor, and as many figures from the right of the dividend. II. Divide the remaining part of the dividend by the of the divisor.
Page 197 - Weight is used in weighing gold, silver, jewels, and in philosophical experiments. TABLE. 24 Grains (gr.) = 1 Pennyweight . pwt. 20 Pennyweights = 1 Ounce . . . . oz. 12 Ounces = 1 Pound . . . . Ib. 1 Ib. C 5760 gr. .< 240 put. ( 12 oz. 36. TABLE. DIAMOND WEIGHT. 16 Parts = 1 Grain. 4 Grains — 1 Carat. 1 Carat = 3i Troy gr., nearly. ASSAYERS
Page 25 - PROOF. — Add the remainder to the subtrahend, and if the sum is equal to the minuend, the work is correct.
Page 192 - A Cord of wood is a pile 8 ft. long, 4 ft. wide, and 4 ft. high ; for 8 x 4 x 4 = 128.