Can We Say Three Fourths?

In music, for example, 3/4 is always "three-quarter" time, never "three-fourths". Whereas in the UK, such times are read as Number Number - 3/4 is Three Four; 12/8 is Twelve Eight. You could say that in the US too.

Is it correct to say three fourths?

It is plural, because there are three of them: three-fourths. If it had been only one, it would be singular ("one-fourth of the band").

What is three fourths called?

3/4 or ¾ may refer to: The fraction (mathematics) three quarters (3⁄4) equal to 0.75.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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