Numerator Practice Problems & Exercises with Solutions

Master numerators in fractions with step-by-step practice problems. Learn to identify, write, and understand numerators with interactive exercises and solutions.

📚Master Numerator Skills Through Practice
  • Identify numerators in simple fractions like 1/3, 5/8, and 2/4
  • Write fractions with specific numerator values (1, 2, 3, etc.)
  • Understand how numerators represent parts within a whole
  • Distinguish between numerator and denominator positions in fractions
  • Solve practice problems involving numerator identification
  • Apply numerator concepts to real-world fraction scenarios

Understanding Numerator

Complete explanation with examples

Numerator

What is the numerator? The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents the portion within the whole part.

For example:

A2 - numerator fraction image

Detailed explanation

Practice Numerator

Test your knowledge with 26 quizzes

Write the fraction shown in the picture, in words:

Examples with solutions for Numerator

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

What fraction results from dividing 2 by 5?

Step-by-Step Solution

Firstly, let's write out the division exercise:

2:5 2:5

Now, let's write it out again as a simple fraction, remembering that the numerator is on top and the denominator is on the bottom:

25 \frac{2}{5}

Answer:

25 \frac{2}{5}

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Exercise #2

What fraction results from dividing 9 by 13?

Step-by-Step Solution

First, let's write out the division exercise:

9:13 9:13

Now let's write it as a simple fraction, remembering that the numerator is on top and the denominator is on the bottom:

913 \frac{9}{13}

Answer:

913 \frac{9}{13}

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Exercise #3

What fraction results from dividing 2 by 3?

Step-by-Step Solution

First, let's write the division exercise:

2:3 2:3

Now let's write it as a simple fraction, remembering that the numerator is on top and the denominator is on the bottom:

23 \frac{2}{3}

Answer:

23 \frac{2}{3}

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Exercise #4

What is the marked part?

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's begin:

Step 1: Upon examination, the diagram divides the rectangle into 7 vertical sections.

Step 2: The entire shaded region spans the full width, essentially covering all sections, so the shaded number is 7.

Step 3: The fraction of the total rectangle that is shaded is 77 \frac{7}{7} .

Step 4: Simplifying, 77 \frac{7}{7} becomes 1 1 .

Therefore, the solution is marked by the choice: Answers a + b.

Answer:

Answers a + b

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Exercise #5

Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the following division is less than 1:

11:8 11:8

Step-by-Step Solution

Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator:

11 > 8

As a result, it can be written like this:

\frac{11}{8} > 1

Therefore, the quotient in the division problem is not less than 1.

Answer:

More than 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents the portion or parts within the whole. For example, in the fraction 5/8, the numerator 5 represents 5 parts out of 8 total parts.

How do I identify the numerator in fractions?

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The numerator is always the number located at the top of the fraction, above the fraction bar. It's the first number you see when reading a fraction from top to bottom.

What's the difference between numerator and denominator?

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The numerator (top number) shows how many parts you have, while the denominator (bottom number) shows how many total parts make up the whole. In 3/4, the numerator 3 means you have 3 parts, and denominator 4 means the whole is divided into 4 parts.

Can a numerator be larger than the denominator?

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Yes, when the numerator is larger than the denominator, you have an improper fraction. For example, in 5/3, the numerator 5 is larger than denominator 3, meaning you have more than one whole.

How do I write fractions with specific numerators?

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To write fractions with a specific numerator: 1) Place your desired number on top, 2) Choose any whole number (except 0) for the denominator, 3) Separate them with a fraction bar. For numerator 2: 2/3, 2/5, 2/7 are all valid.

What does the numerator tell us about the fraction?

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The numerator tells us exactly how many equal parts we're counting or have selected from the whole. It represents the quantity of portions being considered in the fraction.

Why can't the denominator be zero but numerator can?

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The denominator cannot be zero because division by zero is undefined in mathematics. However, a numerator can be zero (like 0/5), which simply means you have zero parts of the whole.

How do numerators help in comparing fractions?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you can compare them by looking at their numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator represents more parts, so it's the larger fraction. For example, 3/8 > 1/8 because 3 > 1.

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