greatest common denominator

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the largest common denominator of two or more numbers; as, 9 is the greatest common denominator of 18 and 27..

See also: Denominator

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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"The diplomacy, politics, and military diplomacy in particular are just created to find a common denominator, not based on the principle of the lowest common denominator, but according to the principle of the greatest common denominator. We strive for this," Ryabkov told reporters.
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