...number, does not alter the ratio : for, multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number, does not alter the value of the fraction. (Art. 191.) Thus, the ratio of 12:4 is 3 ; The " 12X2: 4X2 is 3; And " 12-J-2 : 4-f-2 is 3. 485. If...

...alter the value of the fraction. 4. Dividing the numerator divides the fraction. 6. Dividing both terms by the same number does not alter the value of the fraction. DEMONSTRATIONS. Prop. 1. Because it increases the number of parts while their size remains the same....

...fraction, while the value expressed remains the same. Therefore, Dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not alter the value of the fraction. RULE. — Divide the numerator and denominator by any number greater than 1, that will divide them...

...number, does not alter the ratio : for, multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number, does not alter the value of the fraction. (Art. 191.) Thus, the ratio of 12:4 is 3 ; The " 12X2 : 4x2 is 3; And " 12-f-2 : 4-7-2 is 3. 485. If...

...hundred and seventy-eight thousand, six hundred and ninetytwo ten-millionths. 164.. Since multiplying both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value (Art. 147, a, Note 1), annexing one or more ciphers to a decimal does not affect its value...

...21. What is the effect of dividing the numerator of a fraction? ART. 113. 23. What is the effect of multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number? ART. 116, 117. 24. Prove that these proposition* are true. АRT. 117, Dem. 1-6. 25. How many and what...

...in the form of a fraction, the dividend being the numerator, and the divisor the denominator ; since dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value, it follows, that we may strike out, or cancel, any factors common to the dividend and divisor...

...in the form of a fraction, the dividend being the numerator, and the divisor the denominator ; since dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value, it follows, that we may strike out, or cancel, any factors common to the dividend and divisor...

...five hundred and seventy-eight thousand, six hundred and ninetytwo ten-millionths. Since multiplying both terms of a fraction by the same number does not alter its value (Art. 147, a, Note 1), annexing one or more ciphers to a decimal does not affect its value...

...Principle xx. For, v A = A xf = U ' ••• U Hf = -A- = ft-. Hence, Dividing Numerator and Denominator by the same Number does not alter the value of the Fraction. EXTENSION OF PRINCIPLE XIII. Multiplying or Dividing the Numerator and Denominator of a Fraction by...