0580/13 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 18: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks
اقرأ هذا الحل مشروحاً بالعربي ←
The question, in short
Without a calculator, subtract the mixed numbers 2 1/4 and 1 11/12, showing all working and giving the answer as a fraction in simplest form.
Summarised in our own words. Use the official paper for the exact wording and any diagrams.
Solution · 3 marks
- 12 1/4 − 1 11/12 = 9/4 − 23/12
- 2= 27/12 − 23/12
- 3= 4/12 = 1/3
Answer1/3
Stuck on a step? Read the free lesson: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Practise more addition and subtraction of fractions questions
Real 0580 past-paper questions, marked on your working like the exam, with a worked solution for every part.
Practise free on LemmaraMore past-paper questions on addition and subtraction of fractions
Also searched as: 0580/13/O/N/24 · 0580_w24_qp_13 · 0580 w24 13 · question 18.
Lemmara is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge International Education. The worked solutions are Lemmara’s own.