Basic math glossary-L

Basic math glossary-L define words beginning with the letter L

l: An abbreviation for length.

L: An abbreviation for liter.

LCD: An abbreviation for least common denominator.

LCM: An abbreviation for least common multiple.

Least common denominator: The smallest denominator that is a multiple of two or more denominators.

Least common multiple: The smallest number that two or more number will divide.

Length: The distance from end to end.

Less than: Smaller than.

Like denominators: Fractions with the same denominators. When fractions have the same denominator, they are called like fractions

Length: The distance from end to end.

Linear equation: An equation whose graph is a straight line.

Linear measurement: Measurement of distance or length.

Line graph: A graph made up line segments that are connected together.

Line segment: Part of a line with two endpoints

List price: Regular price of an item.

Liter: A measure of capacity that is equal to that of a coffee can or a little bit more than one-fourth of a gallon .