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common denominator

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common denominator
n.
1. Mathematics A quantity into which all the denominators of a set of fractions may be divided without a remainder.
2. A commonly shared theme or trait.

common denominator
A quantity into which all the denominators of a set of fractions may be divided without a remainder. For example, the fractions 1/3 and 2/5 have a common denominator of 15.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.common denominator - an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions
denominator - the divisor of a fraction
2.common denominator - an attribute that is common to all members of a category
attribute - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
Translations
common denominator ncomĂșn denominador m
common denominator ndénominateur commun
common denominator n (Math), (fig); gemeinsamer Nenner m
common denominator ndenominatore m comune


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