microsoft / microsoft/calculator

Implement a user-friendly view for fractions and powers

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Enhancement help wanted needs spec Pri: 2
Dominant language
C#
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Description

Problem Statement
Making more intuitive for the user to deal with complex calculation

Evidence or User Insights
Because scientific calculator isn't meant for simple calculations.

Proposal
Photo talks better than words
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Goals
Making more intuitive for the user to deal with complex calculation

Non-Goals
None

Low-Fidelity Concept
I have no idea

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points and provides only a screenshot as its proposal. Start by reviewing the calculator's existing user interface for fractions and powers; done should mean an agreed, intuitive view that addresses the stated goal.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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