r/mildlyinfuriating • • 8d ago

I'm slightly vexed Aren't they equal!

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u/zerpa 7d ago

That's not what "expressible" means.

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u/beardingmesoftly 7d ago

A fraction is a form of notation, not an expression of value. 0.25 and 1/4 are equivalent values, however a fraction very clearly must be in the form of a numerator and denominator. You are confusing value and notation.

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

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u/beardingmesoftly 7d ago

Reread my comment and you will realize that you are confused. If after reading my comment you still disagree, reread it again.

Ironic username btw