Issue #8294:  Allow float and Decimal arguments in Fraction constructor.
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@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@
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+- Issue #8294: The Fraction constructor now accepts Decimal and float
+  instances directly.
+
 - Issue #7279: Comparisons involving a Decimal signaling NaN now
   signal InvalidOperation instead of returning False.  (Comparisons
   involving a quiet NaN are unchanged.)  Also, Decimal quiet NaNs