Meaning & use
numerator
The number or expression above the fraction bar, indicating what is divided by the denominator.
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The numerator of 5/8 is 5.
To change 1/3 to sixths, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2.
A note on using this word
For a fraction representing equal parts of a whole, the numerator counts the parts being considered.
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