Numerator and Denominator

A fraction consists of two whole numbers written in the form: 35, 27, 68, 49, 53

Here, the number above the fraction bar is called the numerator, and the number below is called the denominator.

The represents the total parts, while the numerator represents how many parts are considered.

The only condition is that the denominator cannot be , as division by zero is undefined.

A pizza is divided into 8 equal slices. John eats 3 slices.

• Say the portion of the pizza John ate as a fraction.

• Identify the numerator and denominator in the fraction.

Solution:

The total number of slices in the pizza is .

The number of slices John ate is .

The fraction representing the portion of pizza John ate is: 384883

In this fraction:

Numerator : Represents the number of slices John ate.

Denominator : Represents the total number of slices in the pizza.

Thus, the fraction 38 represents the part of the pizza that John ate.