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Calculator Use - Basic • When you take out the Casio fx-260 calculator, it will automatically react to the light and you will normally see a “0” in the display panel along with the letters DEG. This means the calculator is in its default function for basic computations. If it does not display DEG and a “0,” you should press the key. This will return your calculator to the computation mode.
Calculator Use - Fractions • You can find the answers to fraction problems by using the a b/c key on the Casio fx-260 calculator. It is the first key in the second row of keys.
Calculator Use - Fractions • Enter the fraction 5/6 by: • Entering the number 5 • Pressing the fractions - a b/c – button • Entering the number 6 You should now see 5_| 6 on the display. This is how the Casio fx shows fractions.
Calculator Use - Fractions • To enter the mixed number : • Enter the whole number – 2 • Press the fractions key • Enter the numerator – 5 • Press the fractions key • Enter the denominator – 8 Your display should now show 2_|5_|8. This is how the Casio fx shows a mixed number.
Calculator Use - Fractions • Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa • Enter the improper fraction 16/3 and press the fractions key. • Leave the mixed number on the screen. • Press the shift key followed by the fractions key.
Calculator Use - Fractions • Try converting these fractions to their alternate forms: • 12/5 • 20/5 • 1 ¾ • 63 ½ • 125/3
Calculator Use - Fractions • Try converting these fractions to their alternate forms: • 12/5 • 20/5 4 • 1 ¾ 7/4 • 63 ½ 127/2 • 125/3
Calculator Use - Fractions • To simplify or reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, you just enter the fraction and press the = key. • Reduce:
Calculator Use - Fractions • Reduce:
Calculator Use - Fractions • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions is as simple as using the fractions key to enter the fractions and using the operation keys as usual. Try:
Calculator Use - Fractions • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions is as simple as using the fractions key to enter the fractions and using the operation keys as usual. Try:
Calculator Use - Fractions • To convert a fraction into a decimal • Enter the fraction • Press the equals (=) key • Press the fractions key Convert:
Calculator Use - Fractions • To convert a fraction into a decimal • Enter the fraction • Press the equals (=) key • Press the fractions key Convert:
Calculator Use - Fractions • Try the worksheets on pages 124 and 128 in your book and check your answers against the answer key on BB. • Do the GED Practice problems on pages 13-14 in the practice packet and submit your answers using the answer sheet on BB.