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Han

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Using 1/16ths is still common for auger bits. I think they teach
"least common denominators" just to make the concept more intuitive
for kids. 375/1000 doesn't just jump right out at you as a
recognizable fraction.
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No dumb questions, just dumb answers.

It just depends where you grew up. 0.375 is much more recognizable to
me than 3/8.

Just a my view. Originally Dutch, I moved to the US in 1969, when I
was almost 23.

You're right about .375. How about something like 51/136 ?

I did have to think hard. Divide numerator and deniminator by a certain
prime number, and voila, what do you get?

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Han
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