Question

In a fraction, the number that represents the total number of equal parts in a whole is called the _________.

• A. numerator
• B. whole
• C. equal
• D. denominator

Answer 1

The correct option is D denominator

$\text{Fraction}=\frac{\text{Numerator}}{\text{Denominator}}$

$\bullet$ In a fraction, the number that represents the total number of equal parts in a whole is called the denominator.
$\bullet$ For example, a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts.


$\bullet$ Here, the numerator determines the number of parts of the whole, which is $1,$ and the denominator determines the total number of equal parts, which is $4.$

Hence, option B is the correct answer.