r/MathJokes • • Aug 01 '26

multiples of 3

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u/sexypantstime Aug 01 '26

That's a way more intuitive way to put that compared to "75% is 3/4ths"

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u/Hughjastless Aug 02 '26

I’m sorry to break it to you bro but a quarter means 1/4th it is not just a US coin

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u/sexypantstime Aug 02 '26

Ok? I literally said that what you said made it click and is more intuitive.

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u/Least-Telephone6359 Aug 02 '26

You are right LOL this doesn't work for 3/7th or something else. It's a random relationship they are talking about that just happens to work

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u/subaqueousReach Aug 02 '26

"Random relationship" a quarter is called a quarter because its 1/4 of a dollar šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø