0580/13 May/Jun 2025, Question 24: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Non-calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Subtract the mixed numbers 3 1/2 and 1 4/7, giving the result as a mixed number in simplest form.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 13 1/2 − 1 4/7 = 7/2 − 11/7
- 2= 49/14 − 22/14
- 3= 27/14 = 1 13/14
Answer1 13/14
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