How do you put a subscript in a fraction in Word?

Select the numerator and format it as Superscript (Ctrl+Shift+= or check the box for Superscript in the Font dialog). Select the denominator and format it as Subscript (Ctrl+= or check the box for Subscript in the Font dialog).
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Can a subscript be a fraction?

No, they cannot be fractions. If subscripts were fractions, this would mean that the chemical compound in question would have fraction elemental proportions. This is chemically impossible. You cannot have part of an element bound to another.
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How do I make 1/3 a fraction in Word?

But others do not (1/3, 2/3, 1/5, etc.).
  1. To switch to a fraction character, click Insert > Symbols > More Symbols.
  2. In the Subset drop-down list, click Number Forms and select a fraction.
  3. Click Insert > Close.
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How do you make 1/8 a fraction in Word?

Using the Equation Tool to Add a Fraction
  1. Go to Insert > Equation on the main ribbon.
  2. Click Equation and select Insert New Equation.
  3. On the Equation Tools tab, select Fraction and pick a fraction design.
  4. In the box that appears, add the numerator and denominator.
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How do you superscript an Equation in Word?

Tips for Using Microsoft Word Equation Editor
  1. tab right takes you out.
  2. ctrl+L puts you into subscript mode.
  3. ctrl+J assigns both a superscript and a subscript.
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What is the fraction symbol?

A fraction is a number consisting of one or more equal parts of a unit. It is denoted by the symbol a/b, where a and b≠0 are integers (cf.
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What is 2/3 into a fraction?

Answer: 4/6, 6/9, 8/12, 10/15 ... are equivalent to 2/3.
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How do you put a superscript in a fraction?

Re: Using Superscript option in Fraction of an equation

To make a subscript, use an underscore character, _ , instead of the caret. If you prefer to use buttons on the ribbon, in an equation you must use the ones in the Equation Tools ribbon.
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How do I make fractions smaller in Word?

Type your fraction. Select the numerator (the part to the left of the slash) and format it as superscript. Select the denominator (the part to the right of the slash) and format it as subscript. Replace the slash with a different "slash-type" symbol, if desired.
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Can a subscript be a decimal?

Re: Empirical Formula Question about non-whole numbers

Remember that the empirical and molecular formulas can NOT have decimal/ fraction subscripts. Subscripts represent the number of atom it contains. It is not possible to have 1.5 atoms of N.
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How do you write 1.5 fractions in Word?

Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013:
  1. Place the cursor on the document where you would like to insert a fraction.
  2. Select "Insert" from the menu.
  3. Click on Equation in the upper right.
  4. Select fraction under the Equation Tools option.
  5. Choose which style fraction you want.
  6. Insert the numbers into the fraction boxes.
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How do you write one half in a fraction?

Answer: Half of 1 is 1/2 as a fraction and 0.5 as a decimal.
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How do you type a small 2?

Hold down Alt and key in 0178 and let go of Alt. A superscript 2 will appear.
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How do you write subscripts and superscripts in Word?

You can follow these steps:
  1. Press Ctrl+F9. This inserts a pair of field braces within your document.
  2. Type "eq \a(1,2)" (without the quote marks). You should replace the 1 and 2 with the digits you want superscripted and subscripted, respectively.
  3. Press F9 to collapse the field and change to the field's results.
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What is the base number in a fraction?

The base is the number that is being raised to our power. For the fraction with an exponent (1/2)^3, the 1/2 is the base and the 3 is the exponent.
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What is 2.25 as a fraction?

Answer and Explanation: As a proper fraction 2.25 is 214 2 1 4 as an improper fraction it is 94 .
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