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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 10: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, subtract 1/6 from 5/9, showing all working and giving the result as a fraction in simplest form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 15/9 − 1/6 = 10/18 − 3/18
  2. 2= 7/18

Answer7/18

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