Numerator
Definition of Numerator

• In a fraction, two numbers are separated by a horizontal bar called vinculum. The number written above the Vinculum is called Numerator.

More about Numerator

• In the Fraction , the number p is the Numerator and the number q is the denominator.
• The Numerator of the Fraction can also be called as the Dividend of the fraction.
• If the Numerator of the Fraction is greater than the denominator, then the Value of the Fraction is greater than 1.
• If the Numerator of the Fraction is less than the denominator, then the Value of the Fraction is less than 1.

Examples of Numerator

• In the figure given above, the Numerator of the unshaded Fraction is 1 as the Fraction of the unshaded region is .

Solved Example on Numerator

Identify the Numerator of the shaded fraction.

Choices:
A. 5
B. 1
C. 7
D. 6
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: Numerator is the top number of a fraction.
Step 2: The number of shaded parts in the figure is 1.
Step 3: The total number of equal parts in the figure are 6.
Step 4: Then, the Fraction of the shaded part is .
Step 5: So, the Numerator of the shaded Fraction is 1.

Related Terms for Numerator

• Denominator
• Fraction
• Greater Than
• Improper Fraction
• Less than
• Number
• Proper Fraction
• Vinculum

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