common denominator

Definition of Common Denominator in English :

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Noun

1. common denominator

an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions

2. common denominator

an attribute that is common to all members of a category

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Common Denominator

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noun

1.

an integer exactly divisible by each denominator of a group of fractions: 1⁄3, 1⁄4, and 1⁄6 have a common denominator of 12

2.

a belief, attribute, etc, held in common by members of a class or group

Common Denominator

see synonyms of common denominator

1.

a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions

10 is a common denominator of 1⁄2 and 3⁄5

2.

a characteristic, element, etc. held in common

Common Denominator

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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 trait, characteristic, or element: "The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has been a complicated marriage of shared interests, clashing values and cynical accommodations. The common denominator was a desire for stability" (Peter Baker & Michael D. Shear). "Some are citizens and some are immigrants, yet the common denominator in all these stories is their experiences of marginalization and discrimination" (Maria Chávez).

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