The student nurse is studying common fractions as they apply to the work place. Which of the following is true about common fractions?
A) The numerator refers to the total number of parts.
B) The denominator refers to the part of the whole.
C) The numerator is the top number
D) In common fractions 10 is always the denominator.
C
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The numerator refers to a part of the whole and is the top number. The denominator refers to the total number of parts and is the number on the bottom. Decimal fractions are fractions in which 10 is always the denominator.
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