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0580/11 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 13: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, add 1/3 and 5/6, showing all working, and give the result as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 11/3 + 5/6 = 2/6 + 5/6
  2. 2= 7/6 = 1 1/6

Answer1 1/6

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