BRL: Braille through Remote Learning

Mixed numbers: A mixed number is an expression composed of a whole number followed by a simple fraction whose numerator and denominator are both numerals. Numerals in a mixed number may be represented by omission signs. An expression is not a mixed number if it contains any letters, even though the expression appears to be in the form of a mixed number.

Mixed Number
Fraction Indicators

Opening dots 4-5-6 dots 1-4-5-6

Closing dots 3-4-5-6

Fraction Lines used
With the Fraction Part
of a Mixed Number

Horizontal Simple
Fraction Line______ 3-4

Diagonal Simple
Fraction Line / 4-5-6 3-4

Use of Mixed Number Fraction Indicators: The opening and closing mixed number fraction indicators must always be used to enclose the fractional part of a mixed number. The appropriate braille symbol must be used to represent the horizontal or diagonal fraction line shown in print.

7/4 = 1 ?/4

Developed by

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc.
in cooperation with the
North Carolina Central University
and the Governor Morehead School for the Blind