Fill in the blanks.
29 of the girls are equal to
37 of the boys.
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Total number of girls and boys = _____ u
- Difference between the number of girls and boys = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
29 of the girls =
37 of the boys
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 2 and 3.
LCM of 2 and 3 = 6
2 x 39 x 3 of the girls of the girls =
3 x 27 x 2 of the boys
627 of the girls =
614 of the boys
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of girls = 27 u
(b)
Number of boys = 14 u
(c)
Total number of girls and boys
= 27 u + 14 u
= 41 u
(d)
Difference between the number of girls and boys
= 27 u - 14 u
= 13 u
Answer(s): (a) 27; (b) 14; (c) 41; (d) 13