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Using S-D Transformation

You can use S-D transformation to transform a value between
its decimal (D) form and its standard (S) form (fraction,

π

).

Formats Supported for S-D Transformation

S-D transformation can be used to transform a displayed
decimal calculation result to one of the forms described below.
Performing S-D transformation again converts back to the
original decimal value.
Note: When you transform from decimal form to standard
form, the calculator automatically decides the standard form
to use. You cannot specify the standard form.
Fraction: The current fraction format setting determines whether the

result is an improper fraction or mixed fraction.

π

:

The following are the

π

forms that are supported. This is true

only in the case of Math format. n

π

(n is an integer).

π

or

π

(depending on fraction format setting).

Transformation to a fractional

π

form is limited to inverse

trigonometric function result and values that are normally
expressed in radians.
After obtaining a calculation result in  form, you can convert
it to decimal form by pressing the  key. When the original
calculation result is in decimal form, it cannot be converted
into  form.

Examples of S-D Transformation

Note that S-D transformation can take some time to perform.
Example: Fraction

Decimal

Each press of the  key toggles between the two forms.

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