Maths Dictionary · JSS 1, JSS 2
Numerator
Simple meaning
The top number of a fraction. It tells you how many of the equal parts you have.
Example
In 38, the numerator is 3: you have 3 of the 8 parts.
See it
From the What Is a Fraction? lesson. Try moving things around.
3 eighths + 2 eighths = 5 eighths. The pieces stay the same size!
Blue3
Orange2
Pieces8