Question

Do use hyphens when writing out fractions used as adjectives
Don't use hyphens when writing out fractions used as nouns (one half of the room). (two-thirds majority).

What is the written form of the fraction 1/8?

Becky added 1/8 cup of brown sugar to the cookie batter.

A.
one eighth

B.
one-eighth

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@SolomonZelman @SoulBlayz

Answer 3

@Unanimoose @bibby @Bee_see @zepdrix

Answer 4

@W.W.G.D

Answer 5

plz help guys

Answer 6

read the top bit first, it is important

Answer 7

i would go with a hyphen because this sentence looks similar to (two-thirds majority)

Answer 8

kk, thx

Answer 9

is it a adjective or a noun

Answer 10

is it written out as a adjective or a noun i mean

Answer 11

the fraction

Answer 12

i think its an adjective cause it describes a noun. 1/8 describes cup, and cup is a noun

Answer 13

kk, anyone else agree

Answer 14

@Bee_see what do u think

Answer 15

well, i see that this question was asked before on this website. the replies said A