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0580/11 May/Jun 2022, Question 14: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, subtract 3/7 and 2/21, showing all working and giving the result as a fraction in simplest form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 13/7 = 9/21
  2. 29/21 − 2/21 = 7/21
  3. 3= 1/3

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