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...greatest common divisor. For it is an i^uircrsal axiom in fractions, THAT if you multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, its value is not aliered. Prop. 8. To find the proper quantity, or value, of 'a fraction in the known...

...performed, on account of the numerator being less than the denominator. The consequence of this is, that to multiply both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, does not alter its value; and, therefore, to convert a vulgar fraction into a decimal one, we have...

...3' ? ' T ' F » "**", are equal to one another, since 3 is their common value. 86. We may likewise represent the value of any fraction, in an infinite variety of ways. For if we multiply loth the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, which may be assumed at pleasure,...

...7» 1 » T » T » G"5'* are equal to one another, since 3 is their common value. 86. We may likewise represent the value of any fraction, in an infinite variety of ways. For if vie multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, which may be...

...•f3. 4. Reduce |||-| to its lowest terms. Ans, J. It is obvious, that either multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, does not change its value. Thus, -| multipled continually by 2 becomes f-, -|, fg, ^-|, -||-, -££g,...

...terms. Ans. . 4. Reduce j[^ to its lowest terms. Ans' It is obvious, that either multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, does not change its value. Thus, .£ multipled continually by 2 becomes \ , A, f%, J-|, |f, 1^, and...

...denominators, will be the proper numerator of the reduced fraction. that if you multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, it will not alter its value. Example Worked. Reduce J of f of | of § of } of -fr to a simple fraction....

...and denominator of each of the given fractions, are multiplied by the same numbers ; and multiplying both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, does not alter its value. (Art. 191.) 63. Reduce -f, f, -J-, and -f- to a common denominator. 64. Reduce...

...denominator of each ofthe given fractions, are multiplied by the same number: ; and multiplying » both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, does not alter its value. (Art. 191.) 63. Reduce -f, f, •}-, and f to a common denominator. 04. Reduce...