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The '''mediant''' ''M'' of two ratios ''a''/''c'' and ''b''/''d'' in lowest terms is ''M'' = (''a'' + ''b'')/(''c'' + ''d''). The result is always between the two ratios (''a''/''c'' < ''M'' < ''b''/''d'', assuming ''a''/''c'' < ''b''/''d''). | The '''mediant''' ''M'' of two ratios ''a''/''c'' and ''b''/''d'' in lowest terms is ''M'' = (''a'' + ''b'')/(''c'' + ''d''). The result is always between the two ratios (''a''/''c'' < ''M'' < ''b''/''d'', assuming ''a''/''c'' < ''b''/''d''). | ||
The mediant operation can be applied to [[just intonation]] ratios, to [[ | The mediant operation can be applied to [[just intonation]] ratios, to [[step]]s of an [[edo]], etc. | ||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||