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 a b/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).

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