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0580/11 May/Jun 2023, Question 20: Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, divide 2 1/7 by 5/9, showing all working and giving the answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 12 1/7 = 15/7
  2. 215/7 ÷ 5/9 = 15/7 × 9/5
  3. 3= 135/35 = 27/7
  4. 4= 3 6/7

Answer3 6/7

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