Please help with this math problem. The math question asks, "Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction 3/8.

Please let me know if I am correct? numerator is the 3 and te denominator is the 8.

Is this a trick question? My professor want me to show my work, so this tells me that this question isn't that easy. Please help! Thanking you in advance.

Your answer is correct.

You are correct. In the fraction 3/8, the numerator is 3 and the denominator is 8. The numerator represents the number of equal parts we have (in this case, it represents having 3 parts), and the denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up a whole (in this case, it represents dividing something into 8 equal parts).

Now, let's go over how to determine the numerator and denominator in case you encounter more complex fractions:

To identify the numerator and denominator of a fraction, you need to understand what each part of the fraction represents. The numerator is the number above the fraction line, and it tells you how many parts you have. The denominator is the number below the fraction line, and it represents how many equal parts make up a whole.

For example, in the fraction 7/12, the numerator is 7, and it means you have 7 equal parts. The denominator is 12, meaning you have divided something into 12 equal parts to form one whole.

In case you need to show your work to your professor, you can write down the fraction 3/8 with 3 positioned above the line and 8 positioned below the line. This demonstrates that you understand the numerator and denominator.