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4024/11 May/Jun 2022, Question 8: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 11 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Work out two calculations with fractions: a subtraction and a division, giving each answer in simplest form.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Work out 2/3 − 3/5.

  1. 110/15 − 9/15 = 1/15

Answer1/15

Part (b) · 1 mark

Work out 3/5 ÷ 2/3.

  1. 13/5 × 3/2 = 9/10

Answer9/10

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