Common Denominator Definition

noun
A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.
10 is a common denominator of12 and35
Webster's New World
A characteristic, element, etc. held in common.
Webster's New World
A commonly shared theme or trait.
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Other Word Forms of Common Denominator

Noun

Singular:
common denominator
Plural:
common-denominators

Common Denominator Sentence Examples

  • Adding and subtracting Before adding or subtracting fractions, they must be transformed so that they all have a common denominator.

  • Thus the fractions must be reduced to a common denominator.

  • The attempt to win adherents requires the appeal to the lowest common denominator.

  • Your main consideration is finding the lowest common denominator of the people who will be viewing the image.

  • With all of us being involved in turf care we all had a common denominator to start from.

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