Using the FORMAT Menu
You can use the FORMAT menu that appears when you press to convert a displayed calculation result to various formats.
FORMAT Menu List
This menu item: | Converts to this format: |
---|---|
Standard | Standard (Includes fraction, π, √ formats.) |
Decimal | Decimal |
Prime Factor | Prime factorization |
Rectangular Coord | Rectangular coordinates |
Polar Coord | Polar coordinates |
Improper Fraction | Improper fraction |
Mixed Fraction | Mixed fraction |
ENG Notation | Engineering notation (a×10n format, n = exponent divisible by 3) |
Sexagesimal | Degree, minute, second (Sexagesimal) |
Note
The menu items that appear when is pressed depend on the currently displayed calculation result. Also, if a calculation result that cannot be converted is displayed, the menu will not appear when you press .
Conversion Sample Operation
Example: 3 ÷ 2 = 32 = 1.5 = 1 12
In this example, we will convert a calculation result displayed as an improper fraction to a decimal value and then to a mixed fraction. Finally, we will cancel the conversion and go back to the original calculation result.
(Input/Output: MathI/MathO, Fraction Result: Improp Fraction)
1. Execute the calculation 3 ÷ 2.
- 32
2. To convert the calculation result to a decimal value, press , select [Decimal], and then press .
3. To convert the calculation result to a mixed fraction, press , select [Mixed Fraction], and then press .
4. To cancel conversion, press .
This displays the original calculation result from step 1.