numerator
numerator — noun
- numeratorsingular
- numeratorsplural
1. in a fraction, the number written on top, showing how many equal parts are being
in a fraction, the number written on top, showing how many equal parts are being counted
In 3/5, the 3 is the numerator and the 5 is the denominator.
numerator contrasted with denominator
Ms Chen asked the class to circle the numerator in each fraction.
circle the numerator in each fraction
When Omar doubled the numerator, the fraction became larger.
The recipe card showed 1/2 cup, so Nila checked the numerator first.
On the test, Eli wrote the numerator above the line.
- top number
an informal classroom explanation, not the formal maths term
文法句型
the numerator of a fraction
multiply the numerator by 2
write the numerator above the line
用法筆記
Usually explained together with denominator when someone teaches fractions. In school maths, verbs such as write, circle, compare, and multiply often take numerator as the object.