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[-] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

Who uses whole number with a fraction anyway?! This is either 40x(1/4) or 401/4 MADNESS!

[-] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

It’s a very common notation in North American recipes.

  • 3 1/4 cups of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Etc!

[-] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Yea but even your example has a space. This one doesn't. And the other 2 are whole numbers.

[-] axEl7fB5@lemmy.cafe 5 points 2 weeks ago

duckduckgo ~~en passant~~ mixed fractions

[-] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

I'm gonna go build my own math! With hookers and blackjack!

[-] anton 4 points 2 weeks ago

While it could be read as 40*(1/4), it actually means 40+1/4. 401/4 would be true madness.

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