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What (who) is lowest common denominator - definition

THE LOWEST COMMON MULTIPLE OF THE DENOMINATORS OF A SET OF FRACTIONS
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1. Mathematics the lowest common multiple of the denominators of several vulgar fractions.
2. the least desirable common feature of members of a group.
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1.
If you describe a plan or policy as the lowest common denominator, you are critical of it because it has been deliberately made too simple so that nobody will disagree.
Although the plan received unanimous approval, this does not mean that it represents the lowest common denominator.
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2.
If you say that something is designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator, you are critical of it because it is designed to be liked by the majority of people.
Tabloid newspapers pander to the lowest common denominator.
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In mathematics, the lowest common denominator is the smallest number that all the numbers on the bottom of a particular group of fractions can be divided into. (TECHNICAL)
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In mathematics, the lowest common denominator or least common denominator (abbreviated LCD) is the lowest common multiple of the denominators of a set of fractions. It simplifies adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.

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Lowest common denominator

In mathematics, the lowest common denominator or least common denominator (abbreviated LCD) is the lowest common multiple of the denominators of a set of fractions. It simplifies adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.

Examples of use of lowest common denominator
1. Political fundraising solicitations cater to the lowest common denominator, a fact with which everyone other than those in the lowest common denominator will probably agree.
2. So why make laws aimed at the lowest common denominator?
3. It can‘t be based on the lowest common denominator.
4. Guy–Ron warns that compromise and consensus means compromising on mediocrity and the lowest common denominator.
5. How easy to unite against Yigal Amir, the lowest common denominator of the left.