Denominator
Definition
The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts into which a whole is divided.
Analogy
Imagine you have a pizza and you want to share it equally among your friends. The denominator tells you how many slices the pizza is divided into, so you know how much each person will get.
Related terms
Numerator: The numerator is the top part of a fraction that represents the number of equal parts being considered.
Fraction: A fraction represents a part of a whole or a ratio between two quantities.
Division: Division is an operation that separates a quantity into equal parts or groups.
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Practice Questions (3)
- Which of the following is true about partial fractions with irreducible quadratic factors in the denominator?
- In a partial fraction decomposition, what type of factors can be present in the denominator?
- In a partial fraction decomposition, what can be done if a factor in the denominator is raised to a power greater than one?
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