...63)91(1 63 28)63(2 56 7)28(4 28 RULE. Divide the greater by the less, the last divisor by the last remainder, and so on till nothing remains ; the last divisor is the greatest common measure. 91 The terms of the fraction — - being both divided by 7, expresses it 154 13 in its lowest terms,...

...BULE. To find the greatest common measure of two numbers. Divide the greater by the less, and that divisor by the remainder, and so on till nothing remains. The last divisor is the greatest common measure. Ex. 1. Find the greatest common measure of 45 and 240. 45) 240 (5 225 15) 45 (3 45 Ans. 15 is the G....

...the divisor is the greatest common measure. If there is a remainder, divide the last divisor by it, and so on till nothing remains. The last divisor is the greatest common measure. Find the greatest common measure of 153 and 162. 153)162(1 153 9 ) 153 ( 17, the greatest common measure....

...is found thus — Divide the greater of the two numbers by the less : the last divisor by the last remainder, and so on till nothing remains : the last divisor is the greatest common measure required.* Case 2. — To reduce an improper fraction to its equivalent whole or mixed number. Divide...

...and the remainder below. III. Divide the less number by the remainder, the last divisor by the last remainder, and so on, till nothing remains. The last divisor is the greatest common divisor. IV. If more than two numbers are given, first find the greatest common divisor of two of them,...

...and the remainder below. III. Divide the less number by the remainder, the last divisor by the last remainder, and so on, till nothing remains. The last divisor is the greatest common divisor sought. IV. If more than two numbers are given, first find the greatest common divisor of two...