To reduce an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number, Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient will be the whole number, and... Elementary Arithmetic - Page 141by Charles Scott Venable - 1888 - 226 pagesFull view - About this book
| Geography - 1867 - 964 pages
...the ship belongs to *"m who contributed to this sum no lees than ¿612,960 ? 8. To reduce an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator. If there U no remainder, the quotient will be the equivalent whole number If there ie a remainder,... | |
| William Gordon (of the Academy, Glasgow.) - Bookkeeping - 1770 - 494 pages
...denominator being again applied, the quality of thole parts is the fame. Prob. 3. To reduce an improper fraction to a whole, or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and to that quotient annsx the remainder, if any, with the divitor for the fractional part. Exam. *T4=4f,... | |
| Samuel YOUNG (of Manchester.) - 1833 - 272 pages
...and ^ of Ts2 of 6, and J of |g, and ^ of j, to simple fractions. PROBLEM III. To reduce an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number. — Divide the Numerator by the Denominator, and if there be a Remainder, set the Denominator below it in the form of a fraction, and annex it to the... | |
| B[enjamin] Franklin Callender - Measurement - 1836 - 226 pages
...form of a fraction or mixed number. This may be done without changing its value. To change an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator : the quotient will be a whole number. 1. Change ^ to a whole number. ANS. 3. 12 divided by 4 = 3.... | |
| Charles Guilford Burnham - Arithmetic - 1837 - 266 pages
...fraction, we only find the dividend. — (See p. 40.) a time. Hence the Rule — To reduce an improper fraction to a whole, or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient number ; be the whole any written over the denominator, must be placed at the right hand... | |
| George Leonard (Jr.) - Arithmetic - 1839 - 362 pages
...OPERATION. Explanation. — 4 is in 55, 13f 4)55 1 3 J pounds. Ans. times. Therefore, to change an improper fraction to a whole •or mixed number, Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient vrill be the whole or mixed number. 6. William had ^^ of a dollar; how many dollars did... | |
| George Leonard - Arithmetic - 1841 - 354 pages
...pounds. Ans. Explain how examples 4 and 5, lesson 64, are performed. Therefore, to change an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number, Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole or mixed number. 6. William had ^ff- of a dollar ; how many dollars... | |
| Osman Call - Arithmetic - 1842 - 210 pages
...to an improper fraction. Ans. 3. Reduce 6£ to an improper fraction. Ans. III. TO REDUCE AN IMPROPER FRACTION TO A WHOLE, OR MIXED NUMBER. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole number. If there be a remainder, write it over the divisor, at the right... | |
| James Bates Thomson - Arithmetic - 1846 - 402 pages
...numerator divided by the denomina- ~-ks_ A tor. (Art. 110.) Hence, '•• /1/'"'. To reduce an improper fraction to a whole, or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole, or mixtd number required. 20. Reduce 2/ to a whole or mixed number.... | |
| James Bates Thomson - Arithmetic - 1846 - 354 pages
...tient of the numerator divided by the denomina- ~~5 tor. (Art. 110.) Hence, . To reduce an improper fraction to a whole, or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole, or mixed number required. 20. Reduce 259 to a whole or mixed number.... | |
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