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why are fractions importanrt?

The answer is rather simple...

1) some people prefer using fractions over decimals.

2) fractions are easier to read.

and that's all I know

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One of the most important features of fractions is their level of exactness. What I mean is that a fraction such as 1/3 is an exact number. If you have 1/3 in decimal form you get a repeating number: .3333333 in which the threes are repeating and it is an inexact number and repeats until infinity.

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So you can know how to cook and divide things correctly.

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