38. 1. Division is indicated in three ways:
1st. 1)2, which means that 1 is to be divided by 2.
1st. 1)2, which means that 1 is to be divided by 2.
2d. ½ which means that 1 is to be divided by 2.
3rd. 1 ÷ 2, which means that 1 is to be divided by 2.
2. In using the first sign when the divisor does not exceed 12, draw a line under the dividend, and write the quotient beneath; if the divisor exceeds 1, draw a curved line on the right of the dividend, and place the quotient on the right of this.
3. The sign ( ÷ ) is read Divided by.
3rd. 1 ÷ 2, which means that 1 is to be divided by 2.
2. In using the first sign when the divisor does not exceed 12, draw a line under the dividend, and write the quotient beneath; if the divisor exceeds 1, draw a curved line on the right of the dividend, and place the quotient on the right of this.
3. The sign ( ÷ ) is read Divided by.
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| A chart of the "Division Table". |
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