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Numerator

usgb/ˈnuːməreɪtər/Volume
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Upper Fraction Part

The numerator is always the top number in a simple fraction, indicating portions of a whole.

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If you eat 2 out of 5 slices of pizza, 2 is your numerator.
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Not Always Smaller

Sometimes the numerator can be larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.

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In the fraction 5/4, the numerator shows you have more than one whole.
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Comparison Clarifier

Using the numerator, you can compare how large fractions are without calculating their decimals.

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Comparing numerators 3/8 vs. 4/8 shows the second fraction is larger.
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