Fellesnevneren
Fellesnevneren is a Norwegian term that translates to "common denominator." In mathematics, it refers to a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. This concept is fundamental to performing arithmetic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions that have different denominators. To find a common denominator, one typically identifies a least common multiple (LCM) of the individual denominators.
Beyond its strict mathematical definition, "fellesnevneren" is also used metaphorically in Norwegian to describe a shared