Saturday, June 25, 2016

Problem Solving

In a particular condominium community 2/3 of all of the men are married to 3/5 of all of the women.  What fraction of the entire condominium community are married?

To find the fraction of the total population that are married, I found the lowest common numerator

3/5 of women: Multiply top and bottom by 2 to get 6/10

2/3 men: Multiply top and bottom by 3 to get 6/9

Add 6/10 + 6/9= 12/19 of the entire condominium community are married

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