The term “denominator” appears in literature both as a literal mathematical concept and as a metaphorical tool to draw parallels between numerical relationships and broader human or social contexts. In mathematically inclined texts, such as those by Thomas Jefferson and Henry Ernest Dudeney, the denominator is used in straightforward calculations—reducing several fractions to a common denominator to compare values [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]—underscoring its critical role in quantifying and comparing parts of a whole. Conversely, in works of philosophy and social commentary, authors adopt the term metaphorically; for instance, Santayana likens language to money whose value can only be understood once reduced to a common denominator [6], and Rousseau sees the citizen as the numerator whose value is defined by the community, the denominator [7]. This dual usage reflects a broader literary fascination with how the same concept can articulate both concrete mathematical truths and abstract societal relationships.