The Numerator and Denominator of a Fraction
Description
A detailed tutorial on the numerator and denominator of a fraction. Step by step tutorial including several examples of numerators and denominators for reference.
Overview
Fractions are well known in the world of mathematics. But when first starting out, you may ask yourself why the fraction appears like it does – split into two parts. You will see a fraction either written horizontal or vertical. In a horizontal fraction, the numerator is the number to the left, and the denominator is the number to the right. In the more common and proper vertical fraction, the numerator is on the top and the denominator is on the bottom. This works when there are whole equations in either the numerator and denominator as well, not just for simpler numbers. The numerator and the denominator should never be split, but algebra tricks can sometimes help to simplify them.
