tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Sun Mar 24 18:25:28 1996

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Re:Fractions



>As I recall, the big problem with 
>fractions was indicating 
>numerators and keeping fractions 
>distinct from whole numbers in the 
>same phrase.  With unit fractions, we 
>wouldn't have to; the fraction is always a
> single distinct number word.  Ex: 5-1/5 = {jav 
>javbID}.

I like this idea...as far as keeping a whole number distinct from the
fraction...why not:
{jav javbID je} 5 and 1/5.

It's been a few days since I've written to the list...what's happening?


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