sorry, I don't understand why the output isn't represented like a number in case of print 1/2 . "\n" the output "0.5<newline>" looks like a number exactly like a division result of 1 divided by 2. And if it is a number it should be displayed using comma as german floating separator. In opposite it is very clear to me why print "1/2\n" produces "1/2<newline>" output - I feel completely fine with it.