NSDataDetector fails on fractional street numbers such as 75 1/2

Originator:greg
Number:rdar://45989903 Date Originated:11/12/2018
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:iOS + SDK Product Version:macOS 10.4.1 (18B75) running Xcode 10.1 (10B61) using stock iOS playground template
Classification:Crash/Hang/Data Loss Reproducible:Always
 
Area:
Contacts Framework

Summary:
NSDataDetector fails to parse fractional street addresses properly.

Steps to Reproduce:
The attached <https://smilesoftware.com/openradar/DataDetectorPlayground-iOS.playground.zip> Swift playground simulates an issue I encountered in the Mail app. Open the DataDetectorPlayground-iOS.playground file and run it.

Expected Results:
75 1/2 Bedford St
New York NY 10014

Actual Results:
1/2 Bedford St
New York NY 10014

Version/Build:
Xcode 10.1 (10B61)

Configuration:
macOS 10.4.1 (18B75) running Xcode 10.1 (10B61) using stock iOS playground template.

Note:
This is a legitimate address verified via usps.com. Attached <https://smilesoftware.com/openradar/USPS%20Bedford%20St%20Lookup.pdf>, please find the usps.com lookup result.

Commentary:
It's actually worse if you use ½ in place of 1/2. In that case, the result will be only:
New York, NY 10014

…an even greater loss of data.

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