Question

In fraction 5_8, what is the tem used to designate the 5?

Answer 1

Numerator = 5

Explanation:

A fraction is in the form of
`(x)/(y)`.

x is numerator of the fraction and y is the denominator.

The given fraction is
`(5)/(8)`.

Here,

5 is the numerator and 8 is the denominator.

Hence, in the given fraction, 5 is the numerator and 8 denotes the denominator.