 | James Maginness - Arithmetic - 1821 - 378 pages
...the given denominator. , . 4. If a fraction be annexed to the whole number, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator for a new one, which place over the denominator of the given fraction, and the thing is done. , EXAMPLES. 1.... | |
 | James Maginness - Arithmetic - 1821 - 378 pages
...to the given denominator. 4. If a fraction be annexed to the whole number, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product, add the numerator tor a new one, which place over the denominator of the given fraction, and the thing is done. EXAMPLES.... | |
 | Charles Hutton - Mathematics - 1822 - 616 pages
...To Redufe a Mixed Number to its Equivalent Improper Fraction, * MULTIPLY the integer or whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator ; then set that sum above the denominator for the fraction required, EXAMPLES. 1. Reduce 23f to a fraction,... | |
 | William Jillard Hort - 1822 - 308 pages
...above. To reduce a mixed number to its equivalent improper fraction. Rule. — Multiply the integer by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator. The sum is the numerator of the improper fraction sought, and is placed above the given denominator.... | |
 | Thomas Keith - Arithmetic - 1822 - 354 pages
...•;. Prop. 4. To reduce a mixed number to it» equivalent improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator ; tiiis sum, written above the denominator, will form the frac,tion required. Prop, 5. To reduce an... | |
 | Daniel Adams - Arithmetic - 1824 - 226 pages
...number to an improper fraction. ROLE. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, anil to the product add the numerator for a new numerator, and place it over the denominator. 1. Reduce 127-j*, to an improper fraction. jC,7 ~ Here we multiply the whole num1 ' ber, 127 by 17... | |
 | John Penrose (teacher of arithmetic.) - Arithmetic - 1824 - 320 pages
...26. CASE 2d. — To reduce a mixed number to its equivalent improper fraction. Multiply the integer by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator, and the denominator being placed under this sum, will give the fraction required. Let 54 be reduced... | |
 | John Bonnycastle - Algebra - 1825 - 336 pages
...CASE III. To reduce a mixed quantity to an improper fraction. KULE. •' Multiply the integral part by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator, when it is affirmative, or subtract it when negative ; then the result, placed over the denominator,... | |
 | Charles Hutton - Mathematics - 1825 - 608 pages
...Rules and Cases. CASF CASE I. To reduce a Mixed Quantity to an Improper Fraction. Mui TIVLV the integer by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numeiator, or connect it with its proper sign, t or — ; then the denominator being set under this... | |
 | Michael Walsh - Arithmetic - 1828 - 318 pages
...to its lowest terms. (8) (8) (3) 192 24 3 1 = — = — = — the answer. 576 72 9 3 3. Reduce -iff to its lowest terms. Ans. f. II. To reduce a mixed...number fraction-wise, set one for a denominator to Die given number. EXAMPLES. 1. Reduce 5f to an improper fraction. 5X8+3=V the answer. 2. Reduce 183/... | |
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Multiply the whole numbers by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator for a new numerator, and place it over the denominator. NOTE. To express a whole number fraction-wise, set one for a denominator to the given number. EXAMPLES.... 
