: the least common multiple of two or more denominators
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAppealing to the least common denominator can create attrition for your first quintiles. John Pierce, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Typical: Whenever Congress wants to cut a deal, spending is a least common denominator. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2022 Most of the students she’s tutored have needed help with pre-algebra: solving equations, combining like terms, finding the least common denominator. Mel Fronczek, The Indianapolis Star, 18 May 2020 Usually developers aim for the least common denominator when there’s a discrepancy, to ensure the largest audience. Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, 30 Apr. 2019 When all is said and done, the G-20 will issue a statement on Tuesday that tries to reach the least common denominator between them all.Bloomberg.com, 19 Mar. 2018
Word History
First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
least common denominator
noun
: the least common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions