Question

vocabulary use numerator and denominator to complete the sentences. a ____ is the number above the fraction bar in a fraction. a ____ is the number below the fraction bar that represents the number of equal parts in the whole.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the first blank

The sentence describes "the number above the fraction bar in a fraction". From fraction terminology, the numerator is the number above the fraction bar. So the first blank should be filled with "numerator".

Step2: Analyze the second blank

The sentence describes "the number below the fraction bar that represents the number of equal parts in the whole". From fraction terminology, the denominator is the number below the fraction bar. So the second blank should be filled with "denominator".

Answer:

First blank: numerator; Second blank: denominator