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​​LCD
Least Common Denominator; the smallest multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. 

LCM

Least Common Multiple; the smallest non-zero number that is a multiple of two or more numbers. 

least common denominator
The smallest multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. 

least common multiple
The smallest non-zero number that is a multiple of two or more numbers. 

length
Measure of distance; a dimension of a solid or rectangle. 

like fractions
Fractions that have the same denominator. 

limit
A number that a function approaches as the independent variable of the function approaches a given value. 

line
A straight set of points that extends into infinity in both directions. 

linear equation
An equation whose graph is a line, that is, an equation that has a degree of one. Example: 
y=3x−2

line of symmetry
Line that divides a geometric figure into two congruent portions. 

line segment
Two points on a line, and all the points between those two points. 

logic
The study of sound reasoning. 

lowest terms
Simplest form; when the GCF of the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is 
1.
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