I'm currently working on a fillable PDF that calculate measurement in inches. I was wondering if there is a way to input and calculate the measures in fractions? The file will be used by people in the workshop and they will prefer to have to measure 5 9/16" instead of 5.5625".
Thanks a lot
I wish to automatically calculate the length of a tube. Currently it makes a calculation like : length+dia=total. But I want to be able to input the dimensions and have the total in the fields in fractions and not in decimal.
Converting a decimal value into a fraction is quite problematic. Here are some web sites that explain it:
To do this directly you need to guarantee that the decimal value is rational. Otherwise you can only get close, not right on.
Here is a website with a calculator that does it. I don't know for sure, but I suspect the conversion is done client side. If it is you can copy the JS code for your form.
Decimal to Fraction Calculator
Using fractions in a calculation is a different problem. Here's an online calculator. Again, if the code is client side you'll be able to copy it and use it on your form.
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