Where Is the Denominator in Division?

A common fraction is usually written as two numbers; a top number and a bottom number. Common fractions can also be expressed in words. The number that is on top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator (the prefix 'de-' is Latin for reverse) or divisor.

Where does the denominator go when dividing?

Be Careful: always divide the denominator into the numerator and not the other way around. In other words, the numerator always goes inside the division box.

Where is the denominator located?

First, a fraction is made up of two integers—one on the top, and one on the bottom. The top one is called the numerator, the bottom one is called the denominator, and these two numbers are separated by a line.