In fractions, the number above the division line is the _________; the number below the division line is the ___________. (2-1)
To fill: The blank spaces in the statement, “In fractions, the number above the division line is the _____; the number below the division line is ____.”
Answer to Problem 1CR
Solution:
In fractions, the number above the division line is the numerator; the number below the division line is denominator.
Explanation of Solution
In fractions, the number above the division line is the numerator; the number below the division line is denominator.
The number present on top of the division line of a fraction is called numerator. The number present on bottom of the division line of a fraction is called denominator.
Numerator represents the dividend and denominator represents the divisor in the division.
Example:
Therefore, the correct fill for the blanks are numerator and denominator.
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