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4MA1/1H Jun 2025, Question 12: Algebraic Fractions

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

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The question, in short

Combine 5/4 and (x − 3)/(6x) into one fraction, giving it in simplest form.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Common denominator 12x
  2. 25/4 = 15x/(12x)
  3. 3(x − 3)/(6x) = 2(x − 3)/(12x)
  4. 4(15x + 2x − 6)/(12x)
  5. 5= (17x − 6)/(12x)

Answer(17x − 6)/(12x)

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