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4MA1/2H Jun 2025, Question 3: Subtracting mixed numbers

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Show that 7 1/3 − 3 4/7 equals 3 16/21.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 17 1/3 = 22/3 and 3 4/7 = 25/7
  2. 222/3 = 154/21 and 25/7 = 75/21
  3. 3154/21 − 75/21 = 79/21
  4. 479/21 = 3 16/21

Answer7 1/3 − 3 4/7 = 3 16/21

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