Numerator (English)
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Definition (keystage 2)
The number written above the line of a fraction.
It tells of the numbers of parts being dealt with.
E.g. 3/4 means there are three parts being dealt with and each one is a quarter.
4/9 means there are four parts being dealt with and each one is a ninth.
It tells of the numbers of parts being dealt with.
E.g. 3/4 means there are three parts being dealt with and each one is a quarter.
4/9 means there are four parts being dealt with and each one is a ninth.
Relations
- broader:
- (en) Integer
- references:
- (en) Fraction
- referenced:
- (en) Improper fraction
- (en) Irreducible fraction
- (en) Proper fraction
- see also:
- (en) Denominator
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