the number above the line in a common fraction shows how many of the parts indicated by the denominator are taken, for example, 2 in 2/3.
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Yes, in any proper fraction, the numerator is the number at the top of the fraction, while the number at the bottom of the fraction is the denominator.
The numerator tells us how many pieces are being considered.
1) If the numerator and denominator are equal 2) If dividing the numerator by the denominator yields a quotient of 1 with no remainder
It tells you the number of parts of a whole.
A fraction is in its simplest form when the HCF of its numerator and denominator is 1