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An Improper Fraction , is when the numerator is equal to , or exceeds , the denominator ; as ļ , or ș , or } . In these cases the fraction is called improper , because it is equal to or exceeds unity . A Simple Fraction , is a single ...
An Improper Fraction , is when the numerator is equal to , or exceeds , the denominator ; as ļ , or ș , or } . In these cases the fraction is called improper , because it is equal to or exceeds unity . A Simple Fraction , is a single ...
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Taking any two fractions whatever , 71 and 35 , for example , after reducing them to a common denominator , we judge whether they are equal or unequal , by observing whether the products 35 x 11 , and 7 x 55 , which constitute ...
Taking any two fractions whatever , 71 and 35 , for example , after reducing them to a common denominator , we judge whether they are equal or unequal , by observing whether the products 35 x 11 , and 7 x 55 , which constitute ...
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n n : + Let n denote the given number , and the fraction to which its square root d is approximately equal ; then if n be a near integer or fractional value of the root , na + nd ? the fraction will denote one still nearer .
n n : + Let n denote the given number , and the fraction to which its square root d is approximately equal ; then if n be a near integer or fractional value of the root , na + nd ? the fraction will denote one still nearer .
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50 , 75 , ) may be expressed fractionally , j and " " ; to judge whether they are equal or unequal , we must reduce them to a common denominator , and we shall have 6 x 7 , and 14 x 3 for the two numerators . If these are equal ...
50 , 75 , ) may be expressed fractionally , j and " " ; to judge whether they are equal or unequal , we must reduce them to a common denominator , and we shall have 6 x 7 , and 14 x 3 for the two numerators . If these are equal ...
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n 書 n n Let n denote the given number , and the fraction to which its square root d is approximately equal ; then if n be a near integer or fractional value of the root , na + nd ? the fraction will denote one still nearer .
n 書 n n Let n denote the given number , and the fraction to which its square root d is approximately equal ; then if n be a near integer or fractional value of the root , na + nd ? the fraction will denote one still nearer .
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| Title | A Course of Mathematics: In Two Volumes. For the Use of the Royal Military Academy, Volume 1 A Course of Mathematics: In Two Volumes. For the Use of the Royal Military Academy, Charles Hutton |
| Author | Charles Hutton |
| Edition | 12 |
| Publisher | Gilberte and Rivington, 1841 |
| Original from | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Digitized | 8 Jul 2014 |
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