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fractions

Use words instead of numerals for simple fractions in text.

a third of the way
one-fifth its actual size
three-fourths of the participants

Write out complex fractions with numerals separated by a solidus.

1/64
23/32
5-1/2 days afterward
2-1/2 times greater

Display complex, built-up fractions by centering them vertically between two parts of a paragraph.

Example of an equation centered and placed vertically between two parts of a paragraph.

Place a zero to the left of the decimal in fractions less than 1.

0.125
0.006

See also equations.


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