IN MATH: 1. n. in a fraction, the bottom number, the divisor; that part of a fraction which names the number of congruent or equal parts in one whole. (See COMMON DENOMINATOR) EX. State the denominator in each.

IN ENGLISH: 1. n. shared characteristic. See COMMON DENOMINATOR.

APPLICATION: See list 20.

1. State the denominator in each:

a) 3/4

b) 2/3

c) 5 1/9

d) 84/15

2. Represent the shaded parts of each figure as a fraction.

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