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... denominator , the former written over the latter , with a line between them . Thus , One third is written Three ... denominator of a fraction , written below the line , shows the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided , and ...
... denominator , the former written over the latter , with a line between them . Thus , One third is written Three ... denominator of a fraction , written below the line , shows the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided , and ...
Page 82
... denominator . Hence , its value is equal to or greater than 1 . Thus , 8 , 10 , and 21 are improper fractions . 101. A mixed number is a number composed of an integer and a fraction united . Thus , 125 is a mixed number , equivalent to ...
... denominator . Hence , its value is equal to or greater than 1 . Thus , 8 , 10 , and 21 are improper fractions . 101. A mixed number is a number composed of an integer and a fraction united . Thus , 125 is a mixed number , equivalent to ...
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... denominator , III . Multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number , DOES NOT CHANGE the value of the fraction . The above may be reduced to one general principle , viz .: A change in the NUMERATOR , by ...
... denominator , III . Multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number , DOES NOT CHANGE the value of the fraction . The above may be reduced to one general principle , viz .: A change in the NUMERATOR , by ...
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... denominators 4 , 6 , 8 , and 10 are multiples of what number ? 9. Name the first three multiples of 3 , the denominator of 3 . The first three of 4 in 2 . 10. Change 2 , 7 , 8 , and 11 to 24ths , to 48ths , and 96ths . 11. Multiply both ...
... denominators 4 , 6 , 8 , and 10 are multiples of what number ? 9. Name the first three multiples of 3 , the denominator of 3 . The first three of 4 in 2 . 10. Change 2 , 7 , 8 , and 11 to 24ths , to 48ths , and 96ths . 11. Multiply both ...
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... denominator 8 is contained in the required denominator 2 times , multiply both terms of the fraction by 2. Hence , $ = 18. * Reduce 2. to thirty - fifths . 3 . to sixty - thirds . 4 . to eighty - fourths . 1682 { x } = 18 Change 5 . to ...
... denominator 8 is contained in the required denominator 2 times , multiply both terms of the fraction by 2. Hence , $ = 18. * Reduce 2. to thirty - fifths . 3 . to sixty - thirds . 4 . to eighty - fourths . 1682 { x } = 18 Change 5 . to ...
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acres altitude amount barrels of flour base bill bought bushels cents a pound ciphers circumference coal common containing cord cube root cubic foot denominate number diameter difference discount divided dividend divisor dollars draft dry measure equal exchange EXPLANATION.-Since expressed factors figures Find the area Find the cost Find the value FORMULA fraction frustum gain gallons given number Hence hundred hundredths improper fractions inches integers interest invested length marked price measure meters metric system miles minuend months Multiply number of terms paid payable payment percentage premium principal profit quotient ratio remainder rods selling price share side slant height sold square subtract sugar surface tens tenths thousandths toises tons Troy Weight units volume weight wheat wide worth WRITTEN EXERCISES yards of cloth
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Page 294 - A circle is a plane figure bounded by a curved line called the circumference, every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Page 139 - LIQUID MEASURE 4 gills (gi.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints — 1 quart (qt...
Page 270 - If a letter is placed after one of greater value, its value is to be added to that of the greater. Thus, XI represents eleven, LX sixty, DC six hundred.
Page 258 - RULE. 1. Separate the given number into periods of three figures each, beginning at the units place.
Page 125 - To divide by 10, 100, 1000, etc., it is necessary only to move the decimal point in the dividend as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor.
Page 275 - A sphere is a solid bounded by a curved surface, every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Page 306 - Meter is the base of the system, and is the one tenmillionth part of the distance on the earth's surface from the equator to either pole, or 39.37079 inches.
Page 81 - A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator.
Page 74 - 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 209 - Subtract the given principal from the last amount, and the remainder will be the compound interest.