4 Understanding the Numerator of the Fraction 4 1 Write the numerator for each fraction that is shaded in. Ann is sitting on 4 1 . The cat is asleep on 4 . 4 = 1 Sam has painted 4 . 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 whole José has painted or the whole fence.