User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex BT User Guide
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8.3.5.5 Converting a fraction to a decimal.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, press SPACE with dots 3-4. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?". Select the Decimal option by pressing D.
8.3.5.6 Converting a fraction to its lowest terms.
The result of an equation involving a fraction is always displayed in its lowest terms, for example
2/4 is displayed as 1/2. To directly convert any fraction to its lowest terms, type the fraction and
press ENTER.
8.3.5.7 Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction.
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, press SPACE with dots 3-4. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?". Select the Improper Fraction option by pressing I.
8.3.5.8 Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number.
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, press SPACE with dots 3-4. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?". Select the Mixed Number option by pressing M.
8.3.5.9 Converting the displayed fraction to an equivalent fraction.
To convert the displayed fraction to an equivalent fraction, press SPACE with dots 3-4. KeyPlus
prompts: "Fraction option?". Select the Equivalent Fraction option by pressing E. KeyPlus will
then prompt: "Factor for equivalent fraction?". Enter the number that you want both the
numerator and denominator to be multiplied by, and press ENTER. The equivalent fraction is then
displayed, and replaces the original fraction.
8.3.5.10 Converting a fraction to a percentage.
To convert a fraction to a percentage, refer to 8.3.4 Percent.
8.3.5.11 Taking the reciprocal of a fraction.
To take the reciprocal of a fraction, press SPACE with dots 3-4. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?". Select the Reciprocal option by pressing R. The reciprocal is displayed, and
replaces the original fraction.