Should There Be a Space Between Number and Fraction?

In most cases, you use a hyphen with the words, so you'd write “two-thirds” and “three-quarters.” ... The Associated Press says if you're writing the numerals for a whole number with a fraction—like 2 ½—you leave a space between them. The Chicago Manual of Style says no space.

Is there a space between a number and fraction?

In most cases, you use a hyphen with the words, so you'd write “two-thirds” and “three-quarters.” ... The Associated Press says if you're writing the numerals for a whole number with a fraction—like 2 ½—you leave a space between them. The Chicago Manual of Style says no space.

What is the relationship between whole numbers and fractions?

Whole number – A number that doesn't have any fractional parts (or decimals) and is not negative. Fraction – A value that isn't a whole number. Typically written with a numerator (top) and denominator (bottom). People often want all fractions to be “proper” fractions – less than 1.

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