Definition of Numerator

the top number of a fraction

Examples of Numerator in a sentence

If you divide the numerator by the denominator, you will be able to determine the percentage of something.  🔊

Even though the numerator may be any numeral, the denominator can’t be zero.  🔊

The math teacher drew a line and instructed the students to put the numerator first and then write the denominator underneath.  🔊

“Remember you can reduce your fraction to lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number,” reminded the math teacher.  🔊

The first step to making an improper fraction from a mixed number is to multiply the denominator to the integer and add in the numerator.  🔊

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