Maths glossary · South Africa
Numerator
The top number of a fraction: how many equal parts you have.
In 3/4, the numerator is 3. It counts the parts being talked about.
Example: You eat 2 of 6 equal pieces of a sandwich: the numerator of 2/6 is 2.
Lessons, worksheets, practice and tools on this: Fractions.
Related words
- Fraction: A number that names part of a whole or part of a group.
- Denominator: The bottom number of a fraction: how many equal parts make the whole.
- Equivalent fractions: Fractions that look different but name the same amount.
- Mixed number: A number made of a whole number and a fraction.
- Improper fraction: A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator.