Question
Without using your calculator, work out \(1\frac{5}{6}+\frac{9}{10}.\)
You must show your working and give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.
Answer/Explanation
Ans: \(\frac{55}{30}+\frac{27}{30}oe or (1)\frac{25}{30}+\frac{27}{30}oe\frac{82}{30}oe or(1)\frac{52}{30}oe2\frac{11}{15}\) M2 must be scored
Question
Write as a single fraction in its simplest form.
\(3 – \frac{t+2}{t-1}\)
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
\(\frac{2t-5}{t-1}\) final answer
Question
Give each answer as a fraction in its lowest terms.
Work out.
(a) \(\frac{3}{4} – \frac{1}{12}\)
(b) \(2 \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{25}\)
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
(a) \(\frac{9}{12} – \frac{1}{12}\) oe
\([=]\frac{8}{12}\) oe \([=] \frac{2}{3}\)
(b) \(\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{4}{25}\) oe
Cancelling shown or \(\frac{21}{50}\) oe \([=]\frac{2}{5}\)