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Why does `numerator(const cpp_rational&)` not return a `const& cpp_int`
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Description
I would expect not get a copy. Is the rational number more than just two integers?
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Start with the numerator(const cpp_rational&) entry point and inspect how cpp_rational stores its numerator and denominator. Determine whether the current return type is intentional and what behavior the issue expects; no files or tests are identified in the report.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100