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0580/12 May/Jun 2023, Question 14: Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, divide 4/7 by 1 5/21, showing all working, and give the result as a fraction in simplest form.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11 5/21 = 26/21
  2. 24/7 ÷ 26/21 = 4/7 × 21/26
  3. 3= 84/182
  4. 4= 6/13

Answer6/13

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