Somehow this fraction seems to change meaning depending on the context. 3/4 cup of flour for a recipe....I've got that. 3/4 cup of sugar.....maybe I'll cut that back just a little. 3/4 of the way home from a trip....the end is in sight. 3/4 of the population favors a certain candidate or movement....that's a strong majority. Trim my hair 3/4 of an inch....just right. Do water aerobics for 3/4 of an hour.....feels good but later I will be need of a nap.
3/4 of a century.....75 YEARS.....now that seems OLD when it's candles on a birthday cake. Dave just stepped over this line and I am right behind him. We look at each other and wonder "How did this happen? Where have the years gone?"
The meaning of 3/4......depends on context.
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