PSLE A florist had some orchids and lilies. She sold
17 of the orchids and
711 of the lilies.
512 of the flowers sold were orchids. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Orchids |
Lilies |
Total |
Before |
7x5 = 35 u |
11 u
|
46 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 7 u |
|
Comparing orchids and lilies sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 7x1 = - 7 u |
- 12x1 = - 12 u |
After |
6x5 = 30 u |
4 u |
34 u |
Number of orchids sold is repeated. Make the number of orchids the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total number of flowers sold = 12 u
Total number of flowers
= 35 u + 11 u
= 46 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
1246 =
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