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BrailleNote Apex QT User Guide
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8.3.5.4 Converting a decimal to a fraction.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is the opposite of converting a fraction to a decimal which you
achieve by dividing the numerator by the denominator. For example, the fraction 1/2 is the decimal
0.5 which you calculate by dividing 1 by 2.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, press READ with forward slash '/'. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?". To cycle through the list of options, press SPACE. Complete your entry by
pressing ENTER.
8.3.5.5 Converting a fraction to a decimal.
Every decimal can be written as a fraction. For example, 1 divided by 3 is 1/3.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, press READ with forward slash '/' D. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?". To cycle through the list of options, either press D (the hot key) or press
SPACE. Complete your entry by pressing ENTER.
8.3.5.6 Converting a fraction to its lowest terms.
A fraction is in lowest terms or lowest prime denominator, when the greatest common factor of its
numerator and denominator is 1. The result of an equation involving a fraction is always displayed
in its lowest terms form. For example, 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2. If you are not converting the fraction to its
lowest terms, the answer to the equation would be 2/4.
To directly convert a 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 READ with forward slash '/' I. KeyPlus
prompts: "Fraction option?". To cycle through the list of options, either press I (the hot key) or
press SPACE. Complete your entry by pressing ENTER.
8.3.5.8 Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number.
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, press READ with forward slash '/' M. KeyPlus
prompts: "Fraction option?". To cycle through the list of options, either press M (the hot key) or
press SPACE. Complete your entry by pressing ENTER.