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Solution 19109: Converting Fractions to Decimals on the TI-36X II.

How do I convert fractions to decimals on the TI-36X II?

The below examples demonstrate how to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa on the TI-36X II:

Use the [A b/c] key to enter fractions. Use [2nd] [Ab/c<>d/e] to convert mixed numbers to simple fractions, and vice versa. [2nd] [F<>D] converts from fraction to decimal format and vice versa.

Examples:

Convert: 1/2 to .5. 

1) Input 1.
2) Press the [A b/c] key.
3) Input 2 and press [2nd] [F<>D] [ENTER].

Convert: 1_4/5 to 9/5 then to 1.8

1) Input 1.
2) Press the [A b/c] key.
3) Input 4 and press [A b/c].
4) Input 5 and press [2nd] [Ab/c<>d/e] [ENTER].
5) Press  [2nd] [F<>D] [ENTER].

Convert: 9/4 to 2.25 

1) Input 9.
2) Press the [A b/c] key.
3) Input 4 and press [2nd] [F<>D] [ENTER].

Please see the TI-36X II guidebook for additional information.