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0580/13 May/Jun 2024, Question 15: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, subtract 1/14 from 3/7, showing all working, and give the result as a fraction in simplest form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 13/7 = 6/14
  2. 26/14 − 1/14 = 5/14

Answer5/14

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