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Least common denominator
/lˈiːst kˈɒmən dɪnˈɒmɪnˌeɪtə/
/lˈiːst kˈɑːmən dɪnˈɑːmᵻnˌeɪɾɚ/
LCDlowest common denominatorLeast common denominator
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the smallest positive integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions
Example
Finding the least common denominator is a crucial step in solving problems that involve multiple fractions.
The teacher explained that the least common denominator helps simplify the process of adding fractions with different denominators.
