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denominator

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/dɨnumiˈnadoɾ/de·no·mi·na·dor

Definition

1

In mathematics, the lower term of a fraction, indicating into how many equal parts the unit is divided.

Usage examples

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
To add fractions, you need to find a common denominator.

Antonyms

Common combinations

common denominatorlowest common denominatorreduce to the same denominator

Idiomatic expressions

  • Common denominator (a shared trait or characteristic)