 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1878 - 516 pages
...then divide (or indicate the division), I shall have m + n times as large a quotient as at first. But the value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Hence multiplying the numerator of " " " by m + n, I have — — — which is m — n m + n times... | |
 | James Bates Thomson - Algebra - 1878 - 322 pages
...arise from division, the numerator being the dividend and the denominator the divisor. Hence, 159. The Value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Thus, the value of 6 thirds is 6-5-3, or 2 thirds ; of — *'— is yn. 4 SIGNS OF FRACTIONS. 160.... | |
 | William Frothingham Bradbury - 1882 - 416 pages
...division (Art. 68), the numerator being the dividend, and the denominator the divisor. Hence, (a.) The value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator ; thus, ^ = 12-^-4 = 3. (b.) Any change in the numerator causes a like change in the value of tlie... | |
 | James Bates Thomson - 1879 - 402 pages
...division, the numerator being the dividend, and the denominator the divisor. (Art, 64, M.) Hence, Tho value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Thus, the value of i fourth is iM, or i; of 6 halves is 6-r2, or 3; of 3 thirds is 3-J-3, or i. 143,... | |
 | Popular educator - 1880 - 852 pages
...numerator of every fraction ma; be considered as a dividend, of which the denominator is a divisor. 119. The value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Thus, the value of - is 3 ; the value of -T- is a ; and the value of -- r- is a 4- 6. b a. — 6 120.... | |
 | James Bates Thomson, Elihu Thayer Quimby - Algebra - 1880 - 360 pages
...178. A fraction is in its lowest ternis when the numerator and denominator have no common factor. 179. The Value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. 180. An Integral or Entire Quantity is one expressed without fractious. 181. A Mixed Quantity is one... | |
 | Edward Olney - 1880 - 260 pages
...(or indicate the division), I shall have m+n times as large a quotientas at first. But the valueof a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Hence multiplying the numerator of -5-—by m+n 1 have • which is m+n times TO—n 2. Multiply^ by3«.... | |
 | Henry Bartlett Maglathlin - Arithmetic - 1881 - 200 pages
...(Art. 72), the numerator answering to the dividend, and the denominator to the divisor. Hence, 92. The Value of a Fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Thus, f of 1 inch is an expression of \ of 3 inches. WRITTEN EXERCISES. Write and read — a f. l3.... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1881 - 504 pages
...mixed number. Now suppose 6 = 4f. It is absurd to speak of unity as divided into 4| equal parts. 143. The Value of a Fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. 144, Cor. 1. — Since numerator is dividend and denominator divisor, we have (1OO, 1O1, 1O2) the following:... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1881 - 254 pages
...then divide (or indicate the division), I shall have m+n times as large a quotient as at first. But the value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. Hence multiplying the numerator of by m+n I have , m—n which is m+n times -^ . 2. Multiply p by 3a.... | |
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The Value of a fraction is the quotient of the numerator divided by the denominator. 
