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0580/13 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 22: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, add 11/12 and 3/4, showing all working, and give the result as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 111/12 + 3/4 = 11/12 + 9/12
  2. 2= 20/12
  3. 3= 1 8/12 = 1 2/3

Answer1 2/3

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