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" Explain fully what is meant by a fraction, and show that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number. "
A mathematical course for the University of London. (2nd) - Page vi
by Thomas Kimber - 1865 - 192 pages
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The Elements of Arithmetic

Augustus De Morgan - Algebra - 1830 - 160 pages
...use that which is most convenient at the time, as it is proved that they are the same thing. (91.) The value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same quantity. Take the fraction f, multiply its numerator and denominator by 5, and it becomes -i-*-, which...
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Arithmetic for Schools

Barnard Smith - Arithmetic - 1854 - 366 pages
...550974 by 1472 ; find the quotient and remainder. Explain the operation, and prove the result. 2. Shew that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying...the numerator and denominator by the same number. Express the fractions -Д, \ , and -fa by corresponding fractions having the same denominator, and...
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National Society's Monthly Paper

1856 - 376 pages
....' 4. If 3j cwt. be carried 15J miles for 4 guineas, how far should 9J cwt. be carried for 2H.! 5. Show that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying its numerator and denominator by the same quantity. 6. Find the decimal of a pound which Is equivalent...
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Manual of Method for the use of teachers in elementary schools

W F. Richards - Elementary school teaching - 1856 - 198 pages
...whole? 4. If 3} cwt. be carried 15J miles for 4 guineas, how far should 9$ cwt. be carried for 211. 1 5. Show that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying its numerator and denominator by the same quantity. 6. Find the decimal of a pound which is equivalent...
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Arithmetic and Algebra in Their Principles and Application ...

Barnard Smith - 1857 - 740 pages
...550974 by 1472 ; find the quotient and remainder. Explain the operation, and prove the result. 2. Shew that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying...the numerator and denominator by the same number. Express the fractions -fg, f , and 39r by corresponding fractions having the same denominator, and...
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, BOMBAY, FOR THE YEAR 1858-59.

EDUCATION SOCIETY'S PRESS, CULLA - 1860 - 608 pages
...certain amount of independent thought in arriving at the required solution. For instance, when asked to ' show that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying both numerator and denominator by the same quantity,' the mnjoiitv of the candidates contented themselves...
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Elements of Arithmetic

Augustus De Morgan - Algebra - 1861 - 240 pages
...units be each divided into 7 parts as will give more than 15 of those parts, and take 15 of them. l08. The value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying the numerator and denominator bv the same quantity. Take the fraction -, mul15 4 tiply its numerator and denominator by 5, and it...
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Examination papers used at the examination of candidates for appointment to ...

War office - 1861 - 260 pages
...width of the ceiling. 8. Reduce to its lowest terms the fraction jlei9. Show that the value of a vulgar fraction is not altered by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number. Determine the fraction, that must be added to the sum of the fractions £, y^, Tf , ^ to make 5. 10....
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Mathematical Exercises ...

Samuel H. Winter - 1864 - 348 pages
...the L. с. M. of 40, 42, 44, 48. Give reasons for the method employed in finding the L. с. М. 5. Show that the value of a fraction is not altered by...the numerator and denominator by the same number. Reduce to its lowest terms. 11385 6. Reduce to simple fractions — (1) 3f + 4| + ^+ 2^. (2) 5^r of...
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A Practical Treatise on Mechanical Engineering: Comprising Metallurgy ...

Francis Campin - Mechanical engineering - 1864 - 504 pages
...thus, 5- is greater than ^- by ^.. TO REDUCE A FBACTION TO ITS LOWEST TERMS. 6. "We have seen above, that the value of a fraction is not altered by multiplying...the numerator and denominator by the same number. Similarly the value is not changed by dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number. It...
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