In English Fractional Numerals where the numerator is greater than 1 (e.g., five sixths ), what distinguishing characteristic does the ordinal numeral used for the denominator acquire?

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In English  Fractional Numerals  where the numerator is greater than 1 (e.g.,  five sixths ), what distinguishing characteristic does the ordinal numeral used for the denominator acquire?

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It is substantivized and acquires the plural form.

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It must be changed according to gender and case.

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It is expressed as a simple cardinal number.

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It takes a possessive form (e.g.,  sixth's ).

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