HP 33S - Displaying Fractions

1–22 Getting Started
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3. Key in the denominator, then press
Ï
or a function key to terminate
digit entry. The number or result is formatted according to the current
display format.
The a b/c symbol under the
Ë
key is a reminder that the
Ë
key is used
twice for fraction entry.
For example, to enter the fractional number 12
3
/
8
, press these keys:
Keys: Display: Description:
12

_

Enters the integer part of the number.
Ë

_ The
Ë
key is interpreted in the normal
manner.
3

_

Enters the numerator of the fraction (the
number is still displayed in decimal
form).
Ë

_

The calculator interprets the second
Ë
as a fraction and separates the
numerator from denominator.
8

_

Appends the denominator of the
fraction.
Ï

Terminates digit entry; displays the
number in the current display format.
If the number you enter has no integer part (for example,
3
/
8
), just start the
number without an integer:
Keys: Display: Description:
Ë
3
Ë
8
 
Enters no integer part. (3
Ë Ë
8
also works.)
Ï

Terminates digit entry; displays the
number in the current display format
(FIX 4).
Displaying Fractions
Press
¹ É
to switch between Fraction–display mode and the current
decimal display mode.