Denominator

Definition of Denominator

De`nom´i`na`tor
n.1.One who, or that which, gives a name; origin or source of a name.
2.(Arith.) That number placed below the line in common fractions which shows into how many parts the integer or unit is divided.
3.(Alg.) That part of any expression under a fractional form which is situated below the horizontal line signifying division.
common denominator
a number which can divide either of two or more other numbers without leaving a remainder in any of the divisions; as, 2 and 4 are common denominators of 12 and 28..
greatest common denominator
the largest common denominator of two or more numbers; as, 9 is the greatest common denominator of 18 and 27..

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