 | Samuel Read Hall - Arithmetic - 1832 - 294 pages
...sevenths, are equal to 3. We then have 21 sevenths -)- 4 sevenths, = 25 sevenths or Zf-. Ans. Hence, to reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction,...the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator ; this sum written over the denominator will form the fraction... | |
 | Zadock Thompson - Arithmetic - 1832 - 186 pages
...line between. 218. To change a whole or mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. RULE. — Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, add the numerator to the product, and write the I sum o*er the denominator for the required fraction. QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE... | |
 | Zadock Thompson - Arithmetic - 1832 - 186 pages
...line between. 218. To change a whole or mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. RULE. — Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, add the numerator _ to the product, and write the i sum over the denominator for the required fraction. QUESTIONS FOR... | |
 | Charles Davies - Arithmetic - 1833 - 284 pages
...children, how many apples do I give ? Ans. 5CASE II. $ 126. To reduce a mixed number to its equivalent improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction ; -to the product add the numerator, and place the sum over the given denominator. Ex. 1. Reduce 4f... | |
 | Frederick Emerson - Arithmetic - 1834 - 204 pages
...„ „ as many thirds as whole ones, 42-tlurds. Jns.4/. m any whole number. RULE. To change a whole number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, and the product will be the numerator. 2. If you cut 17 sheets of paper into half-sheets, how many... | |
 | Charles Potts - Arithmetic - 1835 - 202 pages
...3. Reduce i-|$ to its lowest terms. Ans. \. 4. Reduce -ylff to its lowest terms. . Ans. 5. CASE 3. To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction....the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and add the numerator to the product ; then set that sum above the given denominator for the fraction... | |
 | Francis Walkingame - 1835 - 270 pages
...least common denominator. (19) Reduce f , *, J, |, ^5, ^, to ihe least common denominator. RULE V. To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction....the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and add the numerator to the product for a new numerator, under which place the denominator. EXAMPLES.... | |
 | B[enjamin] Franklin Callender - Measurement - 1836 - 226 pages
...14. Change f Hi- ANS. 5. 15. Change »if>» ANS. 144. SECTION V. Change of Mixed NumberS. To change a mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator. 1. Change 5§ to thirdS. 5X3+2=17. ANS. tf. 2. Change 12£ to... | |
 | William Grier - Mechanical engineering - 1836 - 380 pages
...the first number. This very simple principle is often used, and is embraced in the following rule — multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, add the numerator, and under the sum place the denominator. 1 2. When the fractions are very large, it becomes necessary to... | |
 | William Grier - Mechanical engineering - 1836 - 384 pages
...the first number. This very simple principle is often used, and is embraced in the following rule — multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, add the numerator, and under the sum place the denominator. 1 2. When the fractions are very large, it becomes necessary to... | |
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To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the given numerator. 
