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denominator

Definition

In mathematics, the lower term of a fraction, indicating into how many equal parts the unit is divided.
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
To add fractions, you need to find a common denominator.
Common collocations
common denominatorlowest common denominatorreduce to the same denominator
Idiomatic expressions
  • Common denominator (a shared trait or characteristic)