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Numerator - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Numerator : (noun)
1: the dividend of a fraction
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Numerator : \Nu"mer*a"tor\, n. [L. numerator: cf. F.
num['e]rateur.]
1. One who numbers.
2. (Math.) The term in a fraction which indicates the number
of fractional units that are taken.
Note: In a vulgar fraction the numerator is written above a
line; thus, in the fraction 5/9 (five ninths) 5 is the
numerator; in a decimal fraction it is the number which
follows the decimal point. See Fraction.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Numerator |
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Tashxxx_TWLOHA: @racheeljadee 38 divided by two = 19. 1+19=20, 1-19=18. danominator > Numerator = 20/18 XD. im in the lowest path for math....legit. devo. |
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racheeljadee: RT @MYAHAHA_: > denominator and Numerator is 38, I simplify to 10/9. (remember: it has to be a fraction) |
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racheeljadee: RT @MYAHAHA_: What fraction am I? I'm an improper fraction, the difference between my denominator and Numerator is 2, the sum of my > |
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