 | Charles Davies - Arithmetic - 1846 - 362 pages
...multiplying the denominator; hence we have, PROPOSITION V. If tlie numerator and denominator of a fraction be multiplied by the same number, the value of the fraction will remain unchanged. Q. If the numerator of a fraction be multiplied by a number, how many times is the... | |
 | James Bates Thomson - Arithmetic - 1847 - 426 pages
...operation upon a whole number. 191. If the numerator and denominator are both multiplied or both divided by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be altered. (Art. 146.) Thus, Jj2=3 ; now if the numerator and denominator are both multiplied by 2, the fraction... | |
 | Warren Colburn - Arithmetic - 1847 - 170 pages
...Note. It will be seen by the above section thai if both the numerator and denominator be multi plied by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be altered ; or if they can both be divided by the same number without a remainder, the fraction will not be altered.... | |
 | Conley Plotts - Arithmetic - 1848 - 276 pages
...the quotient remains the same, (page 44) ; therefore, if the NUMERATOR and DENOMINATOR of a fraction be multiplied by the SAME NUMBER, the VALUE of the fraction will remain unaltered, since there is no difference in the quantities. On this principle we may multiply... | |
 | Rufus Putnam - Arithmetic - 1849 - 402 pages
...its denominator. 77. If both the numerator and denominator of a fraction are multiplied or divided by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be altered, (74.) Thus, ^=f| = ff== ¥ = S=Í = 4; and¿i = íf = T\ = Í=i. The numerator and denominator are... | |
 | Warren Colburn - Mental arithmetic - 1849 - 172 pages
...Note. It will be seen by the above section that if both the numerator and denominator be multi plied by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be altered ; or if they can both be divided by the same number without a remainder, the fraction will not be altered.... | |
 | Stephen Chase - Algebra - 1849 - 348 pages
...multiplied. And, hence, 8. If the numerator and denominator be eithtr BOTH multiplitd or BOTH divided by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be affected. REDUCTION. § 114. Let it be required to reduce a: to a fraction, whose denominator shall... | |
 | Warren Colburn - Arithmetic - 1849 - 166 pages
...terms. 14. Reduce f J to its lowest terms. Note. It will be seen by the above section that if both the numerator and denominator be multiplied by the same...number, the value of the fraction will not be altered ; or if they can both be divided by the same number without a remainder, the fraction will not be altered.... | |
 | Benjamin Naylor - 1850 - 334 pages
...twelfths? Ans. -i x4=14fj ; hence we see that if the numerator and denominator of a fraction be both multiplied by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be altered. ADDITION OF FRACTIONS. 1. Add J, j, I, and f. Ans y=»2. In this question we say, 1 part, and 3 parts,... | |
 | Charles Davies - Arithmetic - 1850 - 412 pages
...decrease from multiplying the denominator ; hence we have, PROPOSITION V. If both terms of a fraction be multiplied by the same number, the value of the fraction will remain unchanged. EXAMPLES. 1. Multiply the numerator and denominator of |- by 7. ^ T , 5 5 X 7 35... | |
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It will be seen by the above section that if both the numerator and denominator be multiplied by the same number, the value of the fraction will not be altered... 
