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Solution 12308: Converting Fractions to Decimals on the TI-36X Solar.

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

The examples below will demonstrate how to convert fractions to decimals on the TI-36X Solar.

Example 1: 1/2 to .5.

• Input 1.
• Press the [a b/c] key.
• Input 2 and press the [3rd] key and the [a b/c] key ('F<>D' is printed above it).

Example 2: 3/4 to .75

• Input 3.
• Press the [a b/c] key.
• Input 4 and press the [3rd] key and the [a b/c] key.

Example 3: 1_4/5 to 1.8

• Input 1.
• Press the [a b/c] key.
• Input 4 and press the [a b/c] key.
• Input 5 and press the [3rd] key and the [a b/c] key.

Example 4: 9/4 to 2.25

• Input 9.
• Press the [a b/c] key.
• Input 4 and press the [3rd] key and the [a b/c] key.

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