Inputting mixed numbers on HP50g

[CosmicTruth]

(07-24-2014 05:07 PM)bootlegend Wrote:  Hello,

I just moved to the HP50g from the HP35s. I was wearing out buttons on the 35s at least yearly, so I hope the 50g holds up a little better.

One feature I really liked on the 35s was that I could input mixed numbers by hitting the decimal key between the whole number and between the numerator and denominator. For example, 3 1/4 would be 3,decimal,1,decimal,4,enter and 3.25 would be input. Very handy when adding lists with fractional numbers. So far I haven't been able to figure out if this is possible on the 50g. Definitely isn't set up to do so right out of the box. I've done some searching but haven't found anyone discussing this issue.

Can anyone tell me if what I describe is possible on the 50g?

Thanks.

OF COURSE IT IS POSSIBLE! and more. don't listen to those
who might give the "short answer"

(07-24-2014 07:29 PM)RMollov Wrote:  Short answer - no. RPL machine gets input through "command line" which gets parsed subsequently. (One of the best features of the HP35s IMO.)

the good thing about 50G is its not a RPN box (lucky us), just change to algebraic press 3+1/4 and see 3.25 !!! wow now change to RPN mode and press 2 * and see 6.5 !!!

also anything is possible as far as programmatic wise check out Joe Horns fantastic fif49 its over on my 2nd favorite site http://www.hpcalc.org

have fun programming : )