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\newcommand{\inv}[1]{\frac{1}{#1}}Text Formatting ⇒ Defining a command for a fraction
Defining a command for a fraction
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Defining a command for a fraction
It does work. I just tried compiling the following:
It worked as expected.
You might improve it as follows... and then you can use it either in or outside of math mode:
If it's not working for you, post a minimal example that shows the problem.
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\documentclass{article}
\newcommand{\inv}[1]{\frac{1}{#1}}
\begin{document}
$\inv{5}$
\end{document}
You might improve it as follows... and then you can use it either in or outside of math mode:
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\documentclass{article}
\newcommand{\inv}[1]{\ensuremath{\frac{1}{#1}}}
\begin{document}
\inv{5}
\end{document}
Re: Why this command don't work?
>>frabjous
Thanks, now all work... Other problem generates error...
Thanks, now all work... Other problem generates error...