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What 's the top numeber of a fraction called?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/31/2023

How many parts of the total there are, the bottom number tells the total number of parts.

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∙ 12y ago

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The top number of a fraction is called the numerator.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

Because it enumerates (establishes) the number of things being counted.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

yes if you mean that when you are multiplying fraction you multiply the top terms by eachother

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

No, it's the bottom. Remember it as Denominator starts with D so Down. And the numeraters second letter is U for up. That is how i memorized it.

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∙ 12y ago

The numerator.

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∙ 12y ago

The numerator.

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∙ 13y ago

Numerator.

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∙ 14y ago

numerator

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