From: Megan <mrobles@foothillcds.org>
To: Teacher2Teacher Public Discussion
Date: 2009112016:00:58
Subject: fractions as remainders in long division

What is the mathematical reasoning behind not using "R" before a
remainder expressed in fraction form?  We use an "R" followed by a
whole number to represent a remainder in long division, so why is it
considered "wrong" to write the "R" before representing the remainder
as a fraction.  I need to know why the "R" is not acceptable -
"because it is just not done" is not a good enough explanation!!!

Thank you for your help!

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