0580/11 May/Jun 2026, Question 17: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Non-calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Subtract the mixed numbers 2 1/6 and 1 3/5, giving the result as a fraction in simplest form.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 12 1/6 = 13/6, 1 3/5 = 8/5
- 213/6 = 65/30, 8/5 = 48/30
- 365/30 − 48/30 = 17/30
Answer17/30
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