Can you use the word "a" in the denominator in place of "one"? For example, if you have a number like: 103/105 ... is the following valid in spoken English?
- "a hundred three over a hundred five"
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Sign up to join this communityCan you use the word "a" in the denominator in place of "one"? For example, if you have a number like: 103/105 ... is the following valid in spoken English?