Example
Enter the mixed numeral 12 3/8 and display it in fraction and decimal forms. Then
enter ¾ and add it to 12 3/8. This example uses RPN mode.
Keys:
É
É
Refer to chapter 5, "Fractions," for more information about using fractions.
Messages
The calculator responds to error conditions by displaying the
Usually, a message will accompany the error annunciator as well.
To clear a message, press
stack as it was before the error. In ALG mode, you will return to the last
expression with the edit cursor at the position of the error so that you can
correct it.
Display:
_
_
or
Description:
The decimal point is interpreted in the
normal way.
When
is pressed the 2
display switches to fraction mode.
Upon entry, the number is displayed
using the current display format.
Switch to fraction display mode.
Enter ¾. Note you start with
because there is no integer part (you
could type in 0 ¾).
Add ¾ to 12 3/8.
Switch back to the current display
mode.
; in RPN mode, you will return to the
nd
time, the
annunciator.
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