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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Fraction abbreviations

I want to abbreviate two-thirds using numbers and letters. Is it 2/3rds. or 2/3rd? Thanks
  

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If the fraction is written with digits, don't use any letters. I've never seen fractions written that way, either in mathematical formulas or in written English. "

  • If the fraction is written with digits, don't use any letters.
  • I've never seen fractions written that way, either in mathematical formulas or in written English.
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If the fraction is written with digits, don't use any letters. I've never seen fractions written that way, either in mathematical formulas or in written English.

"When people were asked about their preferences, 2/3 of them preferred option 1."
"When people were asked about their preferences, two thirds of them preferred option 1."

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