HP 32SII - Manual (Page 79)

Fractions 5–1
File name 32sii-Manual-E-0424
Printed Date : 2003/4/24 Size : 17.7 x 25.2 cm
5
Fractions
"Fractions" in chapter 1 introduces the basics about entering, displaying, and
calculating with fractions:
To enter a fraction, press Œ twice—after the integer part, and between
the numerator and denominator. To enter 2 3 /
8
, press 2 Π3 Π8. To
enter 5 /
8
, press Π5 Π8 or 5 ΠΠ8.
To turn Fraction–display mode on and off, press z Š . When you
turn off Fraction–display mode, the display goes back to the previous
display format. (FIX, SCI, ENG, and ALL also turn off Fraction–display
mode.)
Functions work the same with fractions as with decimal numbers—except
for RND, which is discussed later in this chapter.
This chapter gives more information about using and displaying fractions.
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).
However, the calculator displays
£ if you disregard these two restrictions.
The integer and numerator must not contain more than 12 digits total.
The denominator must not contain more than 4 digits.