FRACTIONS

• Use numerals for fractional measurements preceding noun.
E.g. A ¾ -pound tumor was removed.
• Use HYPEN to join fraction & unit of measure. Place HYPEN in between numerator and denominator when neither contains a hyphen.
E.g. one-fourth empty two-thirds full.
• HYPENATED fractions when they are written out and use as adjectives; do not hyphenate those written out and used as an adjectives; do not hyphenate those written out and used as nouns.
E.g. one-half normal saline one third of the calf
• Spell out fraction measurements that are LESS THEN ONE when they do not precede a noun.
E.g. The tumor weighed three quarters of a pound.