Mathematics GCSE
Numerator and denominator
What Numerator and denominator means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Numerator and denominator
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The numerator is the quantity above a fraction bar; the denominator is the non-zero quantity below it.
Topics that use Numerator and denominator
- Number - Measures and accuracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- calculating with bounds
- compound measures
- Error interval
- error intervals
- Inverse operation
- Limits of accuracy
- Lower limit
- Problem solving in context
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