Numerator Meaning in English
word
ˈnuməˌɹeɪtɝ
NOO-muh-ray-ter
njˈuːməɹˌeɪtɐ
nyOO-muh-RAY-tuh
Definition
The numerator is the top number in a fraction, showing how many parts are considered out of the whole.
Usage & Nuances
Used in math, mostly in formal or academic contexts. The numerator is always mentioned together with the denominator (bottom number). Not used outside mathematical expressions.
Spanish: numeradorPortuguese (BR): numeradorPortuguese (PT): numeradorChinese (Simplified): 分子Chinese (Traditional): 分子Hindi: अंशArabic: البسطBengali: অংশRussian: числительJapanese: 分子Vietnamese: tử sốKorean: 분자 (수학)Turkish: payUrdu: صورت (ریاضی)Indonesian: pembilang
Example Sentences
In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3.
basic
The numerator tells how many parts we have.
basic
Change the numerator to make a different fraction.
basic
If your numerator is bigger than the denominator, you'll get a number more than one.
natural
Remember, the numerator goes on top and the denominator goes on the bottom.
natural
To add fractions, first check if the numerators have the same denominator.
natural