4MA1/2FR Jun 2019, Question 18: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks
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Show that the mixed-number subtraction 5 2/3 − 2 3/4 gives the stated result of 2 11/12.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 15 2/3 = 17/3 and 2 3/4 = 11/4
- 217/3 = 68/12 and 11/4 = 33/12
- 368/12 − 33/12 = 35/12
- 435/12 = 2 11/12
Answer5 2/3 − 2 3/4 = 2 11/12
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