Meaning of the word "common denominator" in English
What does "common denominator" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
common denominator
US /ˈkɑː.mən dɪˈnɑː.mə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈkɒm.ən dɪˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tər/
Noun
1.
a feature or characteristic that is shared by all members of a group
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The common denominator in all these cases is a lack of communication.
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They are looking for a common denominator to unite the different factions.
2.
a number that can be divided exactly by all the denominators in a set of fractions
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To add these fractions, you first need to find a common denominator.
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The common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3 is 6.