According to the quite long tradition in number theory notation for a continued fraction is in between < and > brackets, so I do belive there's no need useing [ and ] brackets.
XJam [2002.04.02] 2 Tuesday (0)
I have seen brackets more often. I don't think it makes much of a difference though. AxelBoldt
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