What Do the Aperture Numbers Mean?

How many of us have looked at the numbers that represent our aperture and wonder what in the world they mean? Why those numbers? Why not something more simple?
Yes, the numbers given to aperture size can be a little confusing, so I will explain, because I do not want you ignoring your aperture just because [...]

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