Numerators and denominators
The numerator is the number above the fraction line. It counts how many equal parts are being used.
- The numerator is the number above the fraction line. It counts how many equal parts are being used.
- The denominator is the number below the line. It tells you how many equal parts make one whole.
- Read the fraction as written before simplifying. A denominator cannot be zero.
Example 1
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
Example 2
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.
Your turn
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
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There are 6 parts being used; 7 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
Check answer
There are 7 parts being used; 8 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
Check answer
There are 7 parts being used; 9 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
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There are 6 parts being used; 10 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
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There are 4 parts being used; 11 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
There are 6 parts being used; 7 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
There are 7 parts being used; 8 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
There are 7 parts being used; 9 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
There are 6 parts being used; 10 equal parts make one whole.
State the numerator and the denominator. Explain what each tells you.
There are 4 parts being used; 11 equal parts make one whole.