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prime numerators and denominators.[edit]

Is there a name for fractions in which the numerator and denominator are both prime? 1/2, 3/7, 11/23, etc. 87.115.27.55 (talk) 09:08, 27 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know, but regarding your first example, 1 is not prime. CodeTalker (talk) 15:08, 27 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
If they are relatively prime then it is an Irreducible fraction. Bubba73 You talkin' to me? 01:38, 28 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]