denominator

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-nom-uh-ney-ter ]

Definition:

n. the number in a fraction that is below the division line. It shows the number of equal parts into which the whole set is divided.

Sentence:

The bottom number in a fraction is called a denominator.

More example sentences:

The bottom number in a fraction is called a denominator.

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Please include the vinculum between the numerator and denominator.

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The least common denominator of 2 and 4 is 4.

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In an improper fraction the denominator is smaller than the numerator.

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Synonyms:

number in a fraction; decimal; digit

Antonyms:

letter