0580/12 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 20: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Without a calculator, evaluate 1/3 ÷ 7/6 + 1/5, showing all working and giving the result as a fraction in simplest form.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 11/3 ÷ 7/6 = 1/3 × 6/7 = 6/21 = 2/7
- 22/7 + 1/5 = 10/35 + 7/35
- 3= 17/35
Answer17/35
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