PSLE A florist had some orchids and poppies. She sold
16 of the orchids and
79 of the poppies.
29 of the flowers sold were orchids. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Orchids |
Poppies |
Total |
Before |
6x2 = 12 u |
9 u
|
21 u |
Change |
- 1x2 = - 2 u |
- 7 u |
|
Comparing orchids and poppies sold |
- 2x1 = - 2 u |
- 7x1 = - 7 u |
- 9x1 = - 9 u |
After |
5x2 = 10 u |
2 u |
12 u |
Number of orchids sold is repeated. Make the number of orchids the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total number of flowers sold = 9 u
Total number of flowers
= 12 u + 9 u
= 21 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
921 =
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