Error Messages
When the answer (or one of the steps) is too long to be displayed, an E (error)
appears on the screen.
You cannot input a fraction with a denominator of zero. You cannot divide a number
by zero using the
÷
key. If attempted, the calculator will display the following error
message:
÷
0E.
If an error message is displayed, press
once to clear the screen and start over.
Standard Calculator Mode
This calculator can be used as a standard calculator. To switch to this mode, slide the
Mode Switch on the side of the calculator to
STANDARD
. In this mode, the
key
is active. The following keys are disabled in
STANDARD
mode:
,
,
,
,
, and
.
Sleep Mode
To conserve batteries, the See ‘N’ Solve Fraction Calculator will turn off after five
minutes of inactivity.
Cleaning
Clean with a damp or dry cloth. Do not immerse the See ‘N’ Solve Fraction Calculator
in water. Do not spray any liquid or water on it.
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Glossary of Fraction Terms Used in This Guide
denominator
— the number on the bottom of the fraction line (for example, in ,
5
is the denominator)
dividend
— number to be divided (for example, in 10
÷
2,
10
is the dividend)
divisor
— a number by which another number is to be divided (for example,
in 10
÷
2,
2
is the divisor)
greatest common factor (GCF)
— the greatest number that is a factor of both the
numerator and denominator in a fraction (for example, in
,
4
is the GCF)
improper fraction
— a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to
the denominator (for example,
)
lowest terms
— refers to a fraction in which the GCF of the numerator and
denominator is 1
mixed number
— a number written as a combination of a whole number and a
fraction (for example,
)
numerator
— the number on the top of the fraction line (for example, in ,
3
is the
numerator)
reduce
— see
simplify
simplify
— to divide both the numerator and denominator by a common factor;
the resulting fraction has been simplified to lowest terms if the numerator and
denominator were divided by the GCF
(for example, 4
÷
4 = 1 )
8
4 2
whole number
— a number without fractions (for example, 3)
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