...seven-eighths of the examples with which wo come in contact. The Principles of Fractions. 1. To multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change its value. ILLUSTRATION. — f , represented by a square, is x 2 = |, represented by the same...

...unity is divided and therefore the fraction is J as large as before. 78. Multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. 5x2 2 (1) = -• Multiplying both numerator and denominator by 5x33...

...The same course of reasoning may be applied to any similar case. Therefore, multiplying both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value. 84. To reduce a fraction to an equal fraction having? а к iven denominator : EXAMPLE. — Reduce...

...of the fraction $ by 2, £JI = iV an d, if £ = T\> T 8 T m ust equal £. Hence, dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value. 17. A fraction is reduced to lowest terms, or simplest form, when its numerator and denominator cannot...

...to change it to the equal fraction |? Is | in its lowest terms? Multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value. 5. Reduce to higher terms •• %; $; %; $; %; I ; %; &6. Reduce to lowest terms : f ; | ; ^ ; •§...

...processes before the rules are comprehended. These are the principles : 1. Multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. 2. Multiplying the numerator or dividing the denominator of a fraction...

...things are by showing into how many parts the integral unit has been divided. Multiplying both terms (numerator and denominator) of a fraction by the same number does not chaiiye the value. For multiplying the denominator by any number, say 5, g'ves a unit only one-fifth...

...10. The law of exponents in division applies to fractions. Sec. 180. 11. Multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. Sec. 178. 12. The same factor may be introduced into both numerator...

...10. The law of exponents in division applies to fractions. Sec. 180. 11. Multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not change the value of the fraction. Sec. 178. 12. The same factor maybe introduced into both numerator...

...— . с ас 8. Make a rule for reducing fractions to lower terms; to higher terms. 183. Multiplying numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not alter the value of the fraction. By this principle we may reduce a fraction to higher terms. 184. Dividing...