Numerator
Numerator
Numerator (/nuːˈmɛr.eɪ.tər/; from Latin numerus, "number") is a mathematical term that is part of a fraction. It is the number above the line in a vulgar fraction that indicates the number of parts of the whole.
Etymology
The term "numerator" comes from Latin numerus which means "number". The term was first used in English in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Fraction: A mathematical expression that represents the division of one quantity by another.
- Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction. It tells us how many equal parts the item is divided into.
- Ratio: A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.
- Proportion: An equation stating that two ratios are equal.
Usage
In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3. This means that we have 3 parts of a whole that is divided into 4 equal parts. The denominator, 4, tells us that the whole is divided into 4 equal parts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Numerator
- Wikipedia's article - Numerator
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