so in 1/2 the 2 is the denominator and the 1 is the numerator
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The numerator is divided by the denominator in a fraction as for example 3/4 = 0.75 as a decimal.
The numerator
If the dividend (the number being divided into) is zero, then there is no change in value as the result is also zero; Otherwise:if the fraction is a proper fraction (the numerator is less than the denominator) then the (absolute) value of the dividend will increase; otherwiseif the fraction is an identity (the numerator equals the denominator) then the value of the dividend will not change; otherwisethe fraction is an improper fraction (the numerator is greater than the denominator) and the (absolute) value of the dividend will decrease.
DIVIDEND
The dividend is the top (numerator) of the fraction.