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low·est com·mon de·nom·i·na·tor

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  1. lowest common denominatornoun

    The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.

  2. lowest common denominatornoun

    The most simple or base shared interest or characteristic among a group or collection of people etc.

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  1. Lowest 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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  1. Lowest common denominator

    In mathematics, the lowest common denominator or least common denominator is the least common multiple of the denominators of a set of vulgar fractions. It is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of the denominators. The term has entered popular culture with a different non-mathmatical meaning which indicates the least sophisticated element in a particular situation.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lowest common denominator in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lowest common denominator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of lowest common denominator in a Sentence

  1. Mohamed Adow:

    It reflects only the lowest common denominator.

  2. Sofia Savvantidou:

    We are concerned that gridlock could see politicians vent towards the lowest common denominator -- utilities.

  3. Derrick Johnson:

    They play to the lowest common denominator of white fear, they peddle fear at a level that causes harm to communities. ... They peddle fear starting from the morning shows and all throughout the day.

  4. James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr.:

    If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.

  5. Marcien Jenckes:

    TV is often looked at as the lowest common denominator medium (in advertising), and unless addressability is achieved at scale, we're going to fall short.


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