0580/12 May/Jun 2026, Question 27: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Subtract the mixed numbers 3 1/3 and 1 3/4, giving the result as a mixed number in simplest form.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 13 1/3 = 10/3 and 1 3/4 = 7/4
- 210/3 = 40/12 and 7/4 = 21/12
- 340/12 − 21/12 = 19/12
- 4= 1 7/12
Answer1 7/12
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