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denominator

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denominator
the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in ⅞

denominator [də′näm·ə‚nād·ər]
(mathematics)
In a fraction, the term that divides the other term (called the numerator), and is written below the line.


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And how many companies are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as a result of that denominator being applied?
Bland brands aimed at the lowest common denominator are a more recent development.
Thus dividing diplomas awarded (the numerator) by 9th graders three years earlier (the denominator) yields an artificially low graduation rate because the denominator has been exaggerated.
 
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