Mensanator wrote:
> On Feb 24, 1:09�pm, Lie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> I decided to keep the num/den limit low (10) because higher values
>> might obscure the fact that it do have limits. [ ... ]
>
> Out of curiosity, of what use is denominator limits?
>
> The problems where I've had to use rationals have
> never afforded me such luxury, so I don't see what
> your point is.
In calculations dealing only with selected units of measure: dollars
and cents, pounds, ounces and tons, teaspoons, gallons, beer bottles
28 to a case, then the denominators would settle out pretty quickly.
In general mathematics, not.
I think that might be the point.
Mel.
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