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Fractions and decimals
The key strokes for fractions are slightly different in the Math mode than in the
Line mode.
Fractions in the Line mode
Use the
a
button to enter any expression involving fractions in the same way as
the
z
button was used in the past.
To enter 1½ + 3¾ press
1a1a2+3a3a4p
.
Answers in different forms
The calculator can display the answer as an improper fraction, mixed numeral or
decimal and it can toggle between all three.
To change 5
E
1
E
4 to a decimal press
n
.
To change either 5.25 or 5
E
1
E
4 into an improper fraction press SHIFT
n
N
.
Fractions in the Math mode
To enter a
traditional fraction
, for example ½, press
a1
then use the bottom
of the replay button to position the cursor on the denominator and press
2
.
To enter a
mixed numeral, for example
5¾ press SHIFT
a
then
5$3R4p
.
To enter 1½ + 3¾ press
SHIFT
a1$1R2$+
SHIFT
a 3$3R4p
.
The picture of the screen for this calculation is on the following page.
