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11.1.2 Fractional Arithmetic
The Polaris MINI can perform fractional operations such as simplifying and
multiplying fractions as well as converting fractions to decimals.
You can also convert fractions to decimals, decimals to fractions, improper
fractions to mixed numbers, or mixed numbers to improper fractions. When your
result is fractional, you can bring up the "fraction options" by pressing "Space-3-
4". Press "Space-1" and "Space-4" to move among the available options. If the
fraction is a simple fraction, your options are ""fraction to decimal" and "return
original fraction". If the fraction is an improper fraction, you also have an option to
return "improper fraction to mixed number". If your fraction is a mixed number, the
"mixed number to improper fraction" appears. Finally, if your result is a decimal
and you press "Space-3-4", the decimal is converted to a fraction.
11.1.3 Memory Functions
The "Memory Functions" act on stored answers and calculations in memory. To
access these functions, press "F2" to open the menu, and press "Enter" on
"Memory Functions".
"Recall Items" is a dialog, containing "Variable list", "Delete", "Display detail",
"Confirm", and "Cancel". You can access the dialog by pressing "Backspace-R"
in the calculation line or by selecting it from the "Memory Functions" menu...
The "Variable list" displays "item name: value". Insert the value into your
calculation by pressing "Enter" on the item name. You can also copy items in the
