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© 2007 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-34 MultiView: A Guide For Teachers 59
Fractions
Keys
1. @ lets you enter mixed numbers and
fractions. All entries must be an integers and
the denominator can not be zero.
To enter a mixed number, enter an integer for
the unit, and then press @ to enter a
numerator.
In MathPrint™ mode, pressing @ before
entering an integer displays a fraction
template.
2. P lets you enter a simple fraction.
Pressing P before or after a number can
result in differing behavior. In MathPrint™
mode, entering a number before pressing P
usually makes that number the numerator.
P in MathPrint mode can also be used for
more complex fractional computations that
include operators and other functions by
pressing P before you enter the numerator.
In MathPrint mode, press $ between the
entry of the numerator and the denominator.
In Classic mode, press
P between the entry
of the numerator and the denominator.
3. } simplifies a fraction using the smallest
common prime factor. The factor shows on
the display. If you want to choose the factor
(instead of letting calculator choose it),
press }, enter the factor (a positive
integer), and then press <.
4. %O converts between a mixed number
and a simple fraction.
5. %j converts a fraction to its decimal
equivalent or changes a decimal to its
fractional equivalent, if possible.
Notes
• The examples on the transparency masters
assume all default settings.
• q lets you choose how fractional results
are displayed, and whether or not a fractional
result will be simplified automatically.
Un/d (default) displays results as a mixed
number, if applicable.
n/d displays results as a simple fraction.
MANSIMP (default) The user simplifies
fractions manually step-by-step. » next to
the resulting fraction signifies that the
fraction is not yet in simplest form.
AUTOSIMP The calculator automatically
simplifies fractional results to the lowest
terms.
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