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When using bits to represent fractions of a number, can you create all possible fractions? Why or why not?
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When using bits to represent fractions of a number, can you create all possible fractions? Why or why not?

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no

Step-by-step explanation:

There are an infinite number of fractions. You cannot create all possible fractions with a finite number of bits.

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