Fractions before or after a noun?
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Fractions again!
Are they placed before or after a noun?
It depends on where it makes logical sense and/or if it sounds best?
For example:
(1). Tres y tres cuartos libras ( 3 3?4 libras ).
(2). Tres libras y tres cuartos ( 3 libras y 3?4 ).
Which of the above is correct to use and which is used more frequently?
¡Muchas gracias!
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updated Dec 5, 2010
posted by sv2qp
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Hi, sv2qp!
It's more common:
Tres libras y tres cuartos (de libra)
Or quince cuartos de libra, or 3,75 libras
This is not correct: Tres y tres cuartos libras ( 3 3?4 libras ). So said, it's not understable to me.
updated Dec 5, 2010
posted by cogumela
"quince cuartos", really? Many Americans would need a calculator for that one! - samdie, Dec 3, 2010
I am confused cogu.. quince cuartos..? - sv2qp, Dec 4, 2010
Do the math, sv2qp! - samdie, Dec 4, 2010
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2x + y = 8 -2x - y = -6
updated Dec 3, 2010
posted by jizzy2k
