How can I change my calculator showing fractions

I have a Sharp EL-W531 and when I use it for adding or subtraction it shows fractions as opposed to decimal. How can I change this?

Reply 1

bailfire

13

To change from fraction to decimal, all it takes is a keypress. (change key)
.Not all decimal results (approximations) will be converted to fractions.
Anyway, if you want to set the calculator to display decimal results only,
Press SETUP
Press 2 : EDITOR
Select 1:LINE.

Reply 2

Jurffs

OP

2

Original post by bailfire

To change from fraction to decimal, all it takes is a keypress. (change key)
.Not all decimal results (approximations) will be converted to fractions.
Anyway, if you want to set the calculator to display decimal results only,
Press SETUP
Press 2 : EDITOR
Select 1:LINE.

Thank you very much, can I trouble you as to what it is to revert back to the fractions?

Reply 3

bailfire

13

Original post by Jurffs

Thank you very much, can I trouble you as to what it is to revert back to the fractions?

Dont know mate, I googled your question and it came up..I guess trial and error?

Reply 4

Jurffs

OP

2

lol thanks anyway

Reply 5

doodle_333

19

I don't know your calculator but usually there is a button that looks something like this 'S<=>D' and if you press it it switches you between fractions/decimals

Reply 6

Jurffs

OP

2

Thank you but there isn't.

Reply 7

johnariel

1

Press SETUPPress 2 : EDITORPress 0 : W-VIEWJob done!

Reply 8

joecampbell

1

Same process but press 0:W-VIEW instead of 1:LINE

Reply 9

Theloniouss

Universities Forum Helper

21

this thread is 4 years old you guys

Reply 10

katrelejena

1

Original post by doodle_333

I don't know your calculator but usually there is a button that looks something like this 'S<=>D' and if you press it it switches you between fractions/decimals

That did it and it alternates back to fractions. Thank you!

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