PSLE A florist had some orchids and lavenders. She sold
18 of the orchids and
12 of the lavenders.
56 of the flowers sold were orchids. What fraction of the flowers did the florist sell?
|
Orchids |
Lavenders |
Total |
Before |
8x5 = 40 u |
2 u
|
42 u |
Change |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
- 1 u |
|
Comparing orchids and lavenders sold |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 6x1 = - 6 u |
After |
7x5 = 35 u |
1 u |
36 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 = 6 u
Total number of flowers
= 40 u + 2 u
= 42 u
Fraction of the flowers that the florist sold
=
642 =
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