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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 7: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Add the fractions 3/4 and 5/6, then express the result as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 13/4 + 5/6 = 9/12 + 10/12
  2. 2= 19/12 = 1 7/12

Answer1 7/12

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