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Definition df-ltnq

Description: Define ordering relation on positive fractions. This is a "temporary" set used in the construction of complex numbers df-c , and is intended to be used only by the construction. Similar to Definition 5 of Suppes p. 162. (Contributed by NM, 13-Feb-1996) (New usage is discouraged.)

Ref Expression
Assertion df-ltnq < 𝑸 = < 𝑝𝑸 𝑸 × 𝑸

Detailed syntax breakdown

Step Hyp Ref Expression
0 cltq class < 𝑸
1 cltpq class < 𝑝𝑸
2 cnq class 𝑸
3 2 2 cxp class 𝑸 × 𝑸
4 1 3 cin class < 𝑝𝑸 𝑸 × 𝑸
5 0 4 wceq wff < 𝑸 = < 𝑝𝑸 𝑸 × 𝑸