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Fractions
In Chapter 1, the section
Fractions
introduced the basics of entering, displaying,
and calculating with fractions. This chapter gives more information on these topics.
Here is a short review of entering and displaying fractions:
To enter a fraction, press
twice: once after the integer part of a mixed
number and again between the numerator and denominator of the fractional
part of the number. To enter 2 3/8, press
. To enter 5/8,
press either
or
.
To toggle Fraction-display mode on and off, press
. When
Fraction-display mode is turned off, the display reverts to the previous display
format set via the Display menu. Choosing another format via this menu also
turns off Fraction-display mode, if active.
Functions work the same with fractions as they do with decimal numbers –
except for RND, which is discussed later in this chapter.
The examples in this chapter all utilize RPN mode unless otherwise noted.
Entering Fractions
You can type almost any number as a fraction on the keyboard — including an
improper fraction (where the numerator is larger than the denominator).
Example:
Keys:
Display:
Description:
Turns on Fraction–display mode.
Enters 1.5; shown as a fraction.
Enters 1
3
/
4
.
Displays
x
as a decimal number.
Displays
x
as a fraction.
Summary of Contents for 35s
Page 1: ...HP 35s scientific calculator user s guide H Edition 1 HP part number F2215AA 90001 ...
Page 14: ...12 Contents ...
Page 15: ...Part 1 Basic Operation ...
Page 16: ......
Page 46: ...1 30 Getting Started ...
Page 63: ...RPN The Automatic Memory Stack 2 17 A Solution ...
Page 64: ...2 18 RPN The Automatic Memory Stack ...
Page 74: ...3 10 Storing Data into Variables ...
Page 180: ...12 14 Statistical Operations ...
Page 181: ...Part 2 Programming ...
Page 182: ......
Page 246: ...15 12 Solving and Integrating Programs ...
Page 270: ...16 24 Statistics Programs ...
Page 284: ...17 14 Miscellaneous Programs and Equations ...
Page 285: ...Part 3 Appendixes and Reference ...
Page 286: ......
Page 308: ...B 8 User Memory and the Stack ...
Page 322: ...C 14 ALG Summary ...
Page 336: ...D 14 More about Solving ...
Page 346: ...E 10 More about Integration ...
Page 352: ...F 6 Messages ...
Page 370: ...G 18 Operation Index ...
Page 382: ...Index 12 ...