Denominator
From Encyclopedia of Mathematics
of an arithmetical fraction
An integer , indicating ( "denominating" ) the magnitude of the aliquot fractions that make up the fraction. The denominator of an algebraic fraction is the expression (see Fraction).
Comments
For aliquot fractions see Aliquot ratio.
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Denominator. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Denominator&oldid=18825
Denominator. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Denominator&oldid=18825
This article was adapted from an original article by S.A. Stepanov (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article