How Do You Write a Fraction in Ap Style

Fractions. Spell out fractions less than one in text, using a hyphen. Two-thirds, four-fifths, etc. Use figures for precise amounts larger than one, converting to decimals whenever practical.

How do you write a fraction in AP?

AP Stylebook with a full space between the whole number and the fraction. Other fractions require a hyphen and individual figures, with a space between the whole number and the fraction: 1 3-16, 2 1-3, 5 9-10.

How do you write numbers in AP style?

Generally speaking, we follow the guidelines outlined in the AP Stylebook. In body copy, we prefer to spell out numbers one through nine, and use numerals for numbers 10 and greater. This is true of ordinal numbers, as well. Spell out first to ninth, and capture 10th or greater with numerals.