0580/13 May/Jun 2023, Question 24: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Without a calculator, add the mixed numbers 5 11/12 and 2 1/4, showing all working and giving the result as a mixed number in simplest form.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 15 11/12 = 71/12 and 2 1/4 = 9/4 = 27/12
- 271/12 + 27/12 = 98/12
- 3= 49/6
- 4= 8 1/6
Answer8 1/6
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