Definition:Fraction/Term
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Definition
The terms of a fraction are referred to as the numerator and the denominator:
Numerator
The term $a$ is known as the numerator of $\dfrac a b$.
Denominator
The term $b$ is known as the denominator of $\dfrac a b$.
A helpful mnemonic to remember which goes on top and which goes on the bottom is "Numerator Over Denominator", which deserves a "nod" for being correct.
Sources
- 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): term: 1.
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): term: 1.
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): term: 1.