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Re: I keep getting a fraction for my answer when dividing...
To convert a single result from symbolic to decimal, press the S--D key. To have all results come out in decimal, press SHIFT MODE 2 to switch to the LineIO mode.
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Hello, If a number is displayed as a fraction or a radical (square root or other roots) you change it into a decimal number by pressing the [S<=>D] key, just above the red [DEL] key. If you do not care for fractions or radicals, you configure your calculator to display only decimals. To do that you press [SHIFT][MODE][2:LineIO]. Warning: If you do that you will not be able to enter fractions or radicals in the natural (textbook display) Another way to display a fraction or a radical as a decimal is to press [SHIFT][=] to get the result not the [=] alone.
Generally, MathIO gives results in fractions or radicals. But sometimes it does not. I tried multiplying or dividing fractions or radicals by integer numbers, and once in while I got a decimal result and was unable to cast it into a fraction or a radical. I was not able to find the pattern. In lineIO you only get decimal results. What can one tell you that you cannot determine for yourself? If you appreciate the functionalities of the MathIO, it seems like an insignificant price to pay to press ONE button to switch between displays. It needs to be done ONLY once, for the last result one wants to record. Your calculator, Your rules. But sometimes one cannot eat the cake and have it too.
Hello, To make sure that results are always in decimal format, put a decimal mark (point) at the end of one integer. ex: 1./2 or 1/2. or 1./2. display as 0.5, so does 1. + 1/2 To convert from decimal to fraction and from fraction to decimal press a b/c To convert from proper to improper fractions use [SHIFT][d/c] Hope it helps.
Hello,
To convert fractions to decimals or decimals to fractions, you use the [S<->D] key. Each time you press the key the result is displayed in the other format.
Alternatively, If you multiply or divide two integer numbers put a decimal mark at the end of one of the numbers (any one). The result will be displayed in decimal format.
Press the S<>D key, (located right above "DEL"). This will shift the answer from fraction to decimal. This sounds like a pain but having both functions available can be a big plus.
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