4024/12 May/Jun 2024, Question 7: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Two fraction calculations: divide 2/7 by 1/3, then add 5/6 and 3/4 giving the result as a mixed number.
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Part (a) · 1 mark
Work out 2/7 ÷ 1/3.
- 12/7 ÷ 1/3 = 2/7 × 3/1 = 6/7
Answer6/7
Part (b) · 2 marks
Work out 5/6 + 3/4 and give the answer as a mixed number.
- 15/6 + 3/4 = 10/12 + 9/12
- 2= 19/12 = 1 7/12
Answer1 7/12 or 1 14/24
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