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Denominator

/dih-NOM-ih-nay-ter/

Definition

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells you how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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In the fraction 3/4, the denominator is 4. This means the whole is divided into 4 equal parts. The denominator cannot be zero.

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Grades 3-6Key Stage 2

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