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of an arithmetical fraction $a/b$

An integer $b$, indicating ( "denominating" ) the magnitude of the aliquot fractions that make up the fraction. The denominator of an algebraic fraction $A/B$ is the expression $B$ (see Fraction).


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For aliquot fractions see Aliquot ratio.

How to Cite This Entry:
Denominator. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Denominator&oldid=31706
This article was adapted from an original article by S.A. Stepanov (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article