In maths, the term "denominator" refers to the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
For example, in the fraction ¾, the 4 is the denominator, which means the whole is split into 4 equal parts. The top number, known as the numerator, tells you how many of those parts you have.
Understanding the denominator is important because it helps you compare fractions, work out calculations, and solve problems involving parts of a whole in your GCSE Maths course.
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