分母
Meanings
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denominator
Mathematical term for the bottom part of a fraction.
The denominator of a fraction cannot be zero.
Please find a common denominator before adding.
Usage patterns
- 分母をそろえるto make denominators the same (e.g. before adding fractions)
To add fractions, you first need to make the denominators the same.
- 分母が異なるfor the denominators to be different
These two fractions have different denominators, so they can't be compared as they are.
Expressions
- 分母を払うcancel a denominator; clear an equation of fractions