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Definition
The denominator of a fraction in mathematics.
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How it's used
Used exclusively in mathematical contexts to describe the bottom part of a fraction. While it is a technical term, it is standard in school settings and everyday discussions about homework or calculations.
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What is the denominator of this fraction?
Remember you have to make the denominators the same before you can add them.
Related words
Common phrases
find a common denominator
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
