Mathematics GCSE
Numerator
What Numerator means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Numerator
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The top number in a fraction, representing how many parts of the whole are being considered.
The top number in a fraction, representing how many parts you have.
The top number in a fraction, representing how many parts we have.
Topics that use Numerator
- Algebra (OCR GCSE)
- Basic Geometry (OCR GCSE)
- Number Operations and Integers (OCR GCSE)
- Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change (OCR GCSE)
- Statistics (OCR GCSE)
- Number (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Denominator
- Recurring Decimal
- Multiplier
- Percentage Multiplier
- Compound Interest
- Equivalent Fractions
- Reverse Percentage
- Reciprocal
Using Numerator in the exam
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