To Get This Fraction Format:Change These Flags:

 

8

9

 

 

 

Most precise

Clear

Factors of denominator

Set

Clear

Fixed denominator

Set

Set

 

 

 

You can change flags 8 and 9 to set the fraction format using the steps listed here. (Because flags are especially useful in programs, their use is covered in detail in chapter 14.)

1.Press to get the flag menu.

2.To set a flag, press () and type the flag number, such as 8. To clear a flag, press () and type the flag number.

To see if a flag is set, press () and type the flag number. Press or

to clear the  or  response.)

Example:

This example illustrates the display of fractions in the three formats using the number π. This example assumes fraction-display format is active and that Flag 8 is in its default state (cleared).

Keys:Display:



 

 

j

 

 

() 

 

()  

 

()  (   )

Description:

Sets the maximum /c value back

to the default. Most precise format

Flag 8 = clear. Flag 8 = set;

Factors of denominator format; 819*5=4095

Flag 9 = set;

Fixed denominator format Return to default format (most precise)