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Princeton's WordNet

  1. common denominatornoun

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

  2. common denominatornoun

    an attribute that is common to all members of a category

Wiktionary

  1. common denominatornoun

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

  2. common denominatornoun

    A trait or attribute that is shared by all members of some category

Wikipedia

  1. common denominator

    In mathematics, the lowest common denominator or least common denominator (abbreviated LCD) is the lowest common multiple of the denominators of a set of fractions. It simplifies adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of common denominator in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of common denominator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of common denominator in a Sentence

  1. Chief Executive Officer Dave Roberts:

    They have probably focused too much on some bad actors and I am not a big fan of lowest common denominator solutions, ultimately I think as they listen to their constituents, which are the 500 companies that are now frozen out of the asset transfer market, that they will come to a solution we can all live with.

  2. Frederic Oudea:

    It would create a risk of 'regulation at the lowest common denominator' and arbitrage between financial centers.

  3. Milwaukee Bucks:

    The common denominator in all of these situations has been racism towards the minority community, the abuse of power, and the lack of accountability for officers involved. The lack of repercussions for the police officers involved in so many of these cases is offensive. This is a slap in the face to the victims’ families and communities, black men shouldn’t have to have their guard up and instantly be on the defensive when seeing a police officer, but it’s our reality and a real problem. There must be mutual respect and both sides have to figure out how to accomplish this.

  4. Joel Engardio:

    That’s the common denominator between the Asian and Latino community – we are immigrant communities. We came to America for stability and opportunity. Public safety and public education are the things that give us stability and opportunity. We need education and we need to feel safe.

  5. Kanishka Cheng:

    Democrats have a really hard time talking about public education and public safety, that’s the common denominator between the Asian and Latino community – we are immigrant communities. We came to America for stability and opportunity. Public safety and public education are the things that give us stability and opportunity. We need education and we need to feel safe.


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