Asked by God is Good

In which sentence is the fraction written correctly?
A.Leah jogged one-half of a mile.
B.She received three quarters of the votes.
C.She donated one-third of the profits to charity.
I think it C or B but really C
Answered by Ms. Sue
What's the difference between A and C?
B is wrong. A hyphen is needed between three and quarters.
Answered by God is Good
I got it the answer is B but u maybe be right thanks for your help though
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're right; it's B.

I was wrong. And I just learned something.
https://www.margieholdscourt.com/fractions-and-hyphens/
Answered by God is Good
Oh ok thanks at least u try your best!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome. :-)

I taught middle and high school English and social studies for 32 years. Somehow that rule never came up in all of my education.
Answered by bobpursley
and I learned it also for the first time.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Glad I'm not the only one. <g>
Answered by Ms. Sue
CORRECTION!

Hyphens are always used in fractions, according to the <b> Chicago Manual of Style</b>.

https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/16/images/ch07_tab01.pdf

This manual is published by the University of Chicago and is one of the two or three standards for professionals and publishers.

Therefore, both A and C are correct answers for this question.


Answered by bobpursley
Yes, I learned Chicago years ago, and it stuck. MLA is the death of me.
Answered by bobpursley
also, many MS math texts teach hyphens from 21 to 99. Saxon Math sticks in my mind on this.
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