A fraction has two parts. On the top is the numerator, and on the bottom is the denominator. The line separating them is called the vinculum.
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The top part of the fraction is called the numerator. The bottom part of a fraction is called the denominator. Numerator, as, in 3/4, 3 is the numerator and 4 is the denominator. The top number of a fraction is called a numerator and the bottom is called the denominator.
A 'top heavy' fraction is an improper fraction as for example 5/3
The name of a fraction with a larger number on top is called an improper fraction.
The numerator. The bottom is called the denominator.
In a standard fraction, the number on top is the numerator, while the number on the bottom is the denominator.