Fraction Calculations
Note that the input method for fractions is different, depending upon whether you are using Natural Display or Linear Display.
Example 1: 23 + 12 = 76
- (MthIO-MathO) 2
3
1
2
- 76
- or
2
3
1
2
- 76
- (LineIO) 2
3
1
2
- 7
6
Example 2: 4 - 3 12 = 12
- (MthIO-MathO) 4
(
) 3
1
2
- 12
- (LineIO) 4
3
1
2
- 1
2
Note
Mixing fractions and decimal values in a calculation while Linear Display is selected will cause the result to be displayed as a decimal value.
Results of calculations that mix fraction and decimal values are always decimal.
Fractions in calculation results are displayed after being reduced to their lowest terms.
To switch a calculation result between improper fraction and mixed fraction form:
Perform the following key operation: (abc
dc)
To switch a calculation result between fraction and decimal form:
Press .