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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 21: Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Without a calculator, multiply the mixed numbers 2 3/4 and 1 1/2, showing all working and giving the result as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 12 3/4 = 11/4 and 1 1/2 = 3/2
  2. 211/4 × 3/2 = 33/8
  3. 333/8 = 4 1/8

Answer4 1/8

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