Numerator facts for kids

In math, the top part of a fraction is called the numerator. If the line part of the fraction is flat, the numerator is on top. If the line part of the fraction is at a slant, the numerator is on the left. The lower part is called the denominator of the fraction. For example:

• In ³⁄₄ the numerator is "3".
• In 23+⁷⁶⁄₁₀₀ the numerator is "76".
• In ⁽¹⁵⁺⁶⁾⁄₍₃₅₊₇₎ the numerator is "(15+6)".
• In (a + b) / 6c, the numerator is "(a + b)".

The numerator can be any real number, including zero. A proper fraction is where the top number is smaller than the bottom number. If the numerator is larger than the denominator, then it is called an improper fraction.

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In Spanish: Fracción para niños