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... Denominator , or number placed below the line , shows how many equal parts the whole quantity is divided into ; and ... denominator ; as , or , or 2 , & c . An Improper Fraction , is when the numerator is equal to , or exceeds , the ...
... Denominator , or number placed below the line , shows how many equal parts the whole quantity is divided into ; and ... denominator ; as , or , or 2 , & c . An Improper Fraction , is when the numerator is equal to , or exceeds , the ...
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... denominator of the fraction , and add the numerator to the product ; then set that sum above the denominator for the fraction required . 1. Reduce 23 to a fraction . EXAMPLES . Or , 23 ( 23 × 5 ) + 2 117 = the answer . 5 5 5 ' 115 2 117 ...
... denominator of the fraction , and add the numerator to the product ; then set that sum above the denominator for the fraction required . 1. Reduce 23 to a fraction . EXAMPLES . Or , 23 ( 23 × 5 ) + 2 117 = the answer . 5 5 5 ' 115 2 117 ...
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... denominator . RULE . + - Multiply the whole number by the given denominator , then set the product over the said denominator , and it will form the fraction required . EXAMPLES . 1. Reduce 9 to a fraction whose denominator shall be 7 ...
... denominator . RULE . + - Multiply the whole number by the given denominator , then set the product over the said denominator , and it will form the fraction required . EXAMPLES . 1. Reduce 9 to a fraction whose denominator shall be 7 ...
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... denominator , and they will form the simple frac- tion sought . When part of the compound fraction is a whole or ... denominator . RULE . + - Multiply each numerator into all the denominators except its own for the new numerators ; and ...
... denominator , and they will form the simple frac- tion sought . When part of the compound fraction is a whole or ... denominator . RULE . + - Multiply each numerator into all the denominators except its own for the new numerators ; and ...
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... denominator . 3. Reduce ,,, to a common denominator . 4. Reduce , 23 , and 4 , to a common denominator . = 35 Ans . 1,3 . Ans . 40 , 80 , 8 . 63 36 45 Ans . 8 , 38 , 120 . Note 1. When the denominators of two given fractions have a ...
... denominator . 3. Reduce ,,, to a common denominator . 4. Reduce , 23 , and 4 , to a common denominator . = 35 Ans . 1,3 . Ans . 40 , 80 , 8 . 63 36 45 Ans . 8 , 38 , 120 . Note 1. When the denominators of two given fractions have a ...
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algebraic axis bisected called centre circle circumference coefficient contained Corol cosec cosine cube root curve decimal denominator denote diameter difference differential co-efficient distance Divide dividend division divisor draw dy dx equal EXAMPLES exponent expression extract factors feet figure fraction given number greater greatest common measure Hence hyperbola inches latus rectum least common multiple logarithm manner monomial multiply negative nth root number of terms parallel parallelogram perpendicular plane polynomial positive Prob problem Prop proportional proposed equation quotient radius ratio rectangle Reduce remainder right angles rule sides sine square root straight line Substituting subtract tangent Taylor's theorem THEOREM unknown quantity VULGAR FRACTIONS whole number yards