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Solution 12285: Fraction Conversions on the TI-34 II Explorer Plus.

How can fractions be converted on the TI-34 II Explorer Plus?

The TI-34 II Explorer Plus will convert to decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions. To do these conversions follow the instructions listed below:

Converting a Fraction to Decimal form: (Ex. 1/4)

  • Enter 1, press [/], and enter 4
  • Press [D] and then press [ENTER]
  • .25 will be displayed
Converting a Decimal to Fraction form: (Ex. .75)
       
  • Enter .75
  • Press [F] for converting to Fraction
  • Now press [ENTER]
  • 75/100 will be displayed
  • Now press [SIMP] then [ENTER]
  • 15/20 will be displayed
  • Now press [SIMP then [ENTER]
  • 3/4 will be displayed

Entering a mixed fraction: (Ex. 1 2/3)

  • Enter 1 and press [Unit]
  • Enter 2, press [/], and then enter 3
To Convert to improper fraction form: (Ex. 1 2/3)

  • Enter 1 and press [Unit]
  • Enter 2, press [/], and then enter 3
  • Now press [2nd] [D] and press [ENTER]
  • 5/3 will be displayed

Please see the TI-34 II Explorer Plus guidebook for additional information.