Canadian Style Tip #35: Fractions

This post is part of the Canadian Style series.

5.08 Fractions

In non-technical writing, spell out simple fractions, especially when used in isolation:

The recipe calls for one-quarter cup of flour.

I ate two thirds of my sandwich.

By Kim Siever

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