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Meaning of lowest common denominator | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.
  2. The simplest or base shared interest or characteristic among a group or collection of people etc.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“The lowest common denominator of ¹⁄₆ and ³⁄₁₀ is 30.”
“Reality TV really is appealing to the lowest common denominator in audiences.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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