HP 32SII - Manual (Page 81)

Fractions 5–3
File name 32sii-Manual-E-0424
Printed Date : 2003/4/24 Size : 17.7 x 25.2 cm
The denominator is no greater than 4095.
The fraction is reduced as far as possible.
Examples:
These are examples of entered values and the resulting displays. For
comparison, the internal 12–digit values are also shown. The
S and T
annunciators in the last column are explained below.
Entered Value Internal Value Displayed Fraction
2 3 /
8
2.37500000000
+
14 15 /
32
14.4687500000
+
54 /
12
4.50000000000
+
6 18 /
5
9.60000000000
+
34 /
12
2.83333333333 T
+
15 /
8192
.183105468750 S
+
12345678 12345 /
3
(Illegal entry) £
16 3 /
16384
(Illegal entry) £
Accuracy Indicators
The accuracy of a displayed fraction is indicated by the S and T
annunciators at the top of the display. The calculator compares the value of
the fractional part of the internal 12–digit number with the value of the
displayed fraction:
If no indicator is lit, the fractional part of the internal 12–digit value
exactly matches the value of the displayed fraction.
If T is fit, the fractional part of the internal 12–digit value is slightly less
than the displayed fraction — the exact numerator is no more than 0.5
below the displayed numerator.