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How to add fractions on a texas instruments TI-81
Unless you are using a calculator that adds them for you, it is much harder to add fractions with uncommon denominators. Having the same denominator allows you to only have to add the numerators for your answer.
The Royal Bank mortgage calculator does include fractions in its calculations even though they are not shown. This is why the figures do not add necessarily up to what they ought to logically. Not using fractions keeps it cleaner for the user.
You can add fractions if you have a scientific calculator. All you have to do is press the b/c button. If you don't have one, you could always turn the fraction into a decimal.
A fractions calculator can be bought online or from your local supplies store. A dedicated agent will be happy to show you the calculator that you need for math.
The fastest and surest way to do that is to have a calculator that has a fraction button. (a b/c)
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A calculator can convert numbers that appear as decimals into numbers that appear as fractions. Fractions are generally considered more easy to use then decimals.
it stay the same when you subtract fractions and when you add fractions.
Answer: You can use a calculator Answer: You must convert to a common denominator - just as when you add fractions. In this case, the common denominator is 6.
Fractions! Otherwise you don't have anything to add.