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4MA1/1FR Jun 2025, Question 18: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Show that the product of the mixed numbers 2 1/4 and 1 5/7 equals 3 6/7.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 12 1/4 = 9/4 and 1 5/7 = 12/7
  2. 29/4 × 12/7 = 108/28
  3. 3108/28 = 27/7
  4. 427/7 = 3 6/7

Answer3 6/7

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