Denominator

Jargon-Free Definition

The bottom number in a fraction.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

The number below the line in a fraction, showing how many equal parts make one whole.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Identify the denominator in the fraction.
  • Make the denominators the same.
  • Compare the fractions by Use a common denominator.

Mathematical Definition

In a fraction , the denominator is , representing the number of equal parts in the whole.