Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.3 Fraction Notation - 1.3 Exercise Set - Page 26: 1

Answer

numerator

Work Step by Step

For example, in $\frac{2}{5}$, $2$, the numerator, means that there are two parts. $5$, the denominator, states that the 2 parts are out of a whole of $5$.

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