1–22 Getting Started
2. Key in the fraction numerator and press
again. The second
separates the numerator from the denominator.
3. Key in the denominator, then press
or a function key to terminate
digit entry. The number or result is formatted according to the current
display format.
The ab/c symbol under the
key is a reminder that the
key is used
twice for fraction entry.
For example, to enter the fractional number 12
3
/
8
, press these keys:
Keys: Display: Description:
12
_
Enters the integer part of the number.
)
_ The
key is interpreted in the normal
manner.
3
)
_
Enters the numerator of the fraction (the
number is still displayed in decimal
form).
+
_
The calculator interprets the second
as a fraction and separates the
numerator from denominator.
8
+
_
Appends the denominator of the
fraction.
)
Terminates digit entry; displays the
number in the current display format.
If the number you enter has no integer part (for example,
3
/
8
), just start the
number without an integer:
Keys: Display: Description:
3
8
+
_
Enters no integer part. (3
8
also works.)
)
Terminates digit entry; displays the
number in the current display format
(FIX 4).
