Numerator
Definition
The numerator is the top part of a fraction that represents the number of parts being considered.
Analogy
Imagine you have a pizza and you want to know how many slices you ate. The numerator would be the number of slices you actually ate.
Related terms
Denominator: The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts into which something is divided.
Fraction: A fraction represents a part of a whole or a ratio between two numbers.
Quotient: The quotient is the result obtained when one quantity is divided by another.
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