User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex BT User Guide
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8.3.5.2 Entering Mixed Numbers.
A mixed number is the combination of a whole number, and a fraction. For example, 6 1/2.
For Nemeth, to enter a mixed number:
1. Enter the whole number and press SPACE. KeyPlus announces "and".
2. Enter the numerator (the top number in the fraction).
3. Press BACKSPACE with dots 3-4 to add the horizontal line between the numerator and
denominator.
4. Enter the denominator (the bottom number in the fraction).
For UK Braille and UEB, to enter a mixed number:
1. Enter the integer or whole number and press the number sign (dots 3-4-5-6). KeyPlus
announces "and".
2. Enter the numerator (the top number in the fraction).
3. Press BACKSPACE with dots 3-4 to add the horizontal line between the numerator and
denominator.
4. Enter the denominator (the bottom number in the fraction), using upper digits.
8.3.5.3 Converting Fractions.
This section covers how to convert a fraction into several different forms and vice versa
The conversion hot key is used for all conversions except reducing a fraction to a simplest fraction
and converting a fraction to a percentage.
The conversion key can be used in two ways. You can enter it either:
 straight after a number, in which case it operates on that number, or
 after calculating a result. In this case it operates on the result.
The conversion hot key is SPACE with dots 3-4.
8.3.5.4 Converting a decimal to a fraction.
To convert a decimal to a fraction, press SPACE with dots 3-4. KeyPlus prompts:
"Fraction option?".
The conversion key can be used in two ways. You can enter it either:
 straight after a number, in which case it operates on that number, or
 after calculating a result. In this case it operates on the result.