Meaning of the word numerator in English

What does numerator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

numerator

US /ˈnuː.mə.reɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈnjuː.mə.reɪ.tər/
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Noun

the number above the line in a common fraction, showing how many of the parts indicated by the denominator are taken

Example:
In the fraction 3/4, 3 is the numerator.
You need to find a common denominator to add fractions with different numerators.