• Ephera@lemmy.ml
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    7 months ago

    Yeah, I guess, lots of maths being done without units is the culprit here.

    2 / 0.5 = 4 just makes it sound like you’ve magically applied some transformation to 2, which has cloned it.
    2 cakes / 0.5 cakes = 4 half-cakes rather makes it clear why it’s suddenly double the amount, without cloning involved.

    • Elise@beehaw.org
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      7 months ago

      I’m quite excited to help with any other things you have difficulties with.