how would i go about finding...

2 1/2% of 56 metres?

i pressed (2 [ab/c] 1 [ab/c] 2 [ab/c]) [division button] 100 x 56 = 1 2/5

which is WRONG
anyone know how to find it using the calculator???

2.5% of 56 metres?

(2.5/100)*56=1.4 m