GCSE · Fractions & decimals

The four operations with fractionsExam-style questions

Why adding fractions needs a common denominator but multiplying doesn't, why dividing flips the second fraction, and why mixed numbers must become improper before multiplying or dividing.

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17 questions · GCSE (Higher) level · mark scheme and worked solution on each · no sign-up to try

DifficultyAll Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

1
Work out $\dfrac{3}{4} - \dfrac{2}{5}$

Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. (2 marks)
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2
Work out $\dfrac{2}{5} + \dfrac{1}{5}$
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3
Work out $\dfrac{1}{2} + \dfrac{1}{4}$
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