Fill in the blanks.
56 of the boys are equal to
910 of the girls.
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Total number of boys and girls = _____ u
- Difference between the number of boys and girls = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
56 of the boys =
910 of the girls
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 5 and 9.
LCM of 5 and 9 = 45
5 x 96 x 9 of the boys of the boys =
9 x 510 x 5 of the girls
4554 of the boys =
4550 of the girls
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of boys = 54 u
(b)
Number of girls = 50 u
(c)
Total number of boys and girls
= 54 u + 50 u
= 104 u
(d)
Difference between the number of boys and girls
= 54 u - 50 u
= 4 u
Answer(s): (a) 54; (b) 50; (c) 104; (d) 4