[Numpy-discussion] Re: numpy, overflow, inf, ieee, and rich , comparison

[Steven D. Majewski]

On Wed, 25 Oct 2000, Donald O'Donnell wrote:

> Yes, a rational builtin type would be nice.  But automatic
> conversion of int to rat?  No Way -- I want to be in control.

You've got the idea of automatic conversion backwards.

The correct answer is a rational number.

You want it always automatically converted to an int even if that
automatic conversion makes it the wrong answer.
I only want it converted automatically if it's a simpler but still
correct answer. 

You can replace rational with float above and keep the same logic,
except change "correct" to "more approximately correct" .


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