IGCSE Maths Specification

Edexcel A 4MA1

Section 1.2: Fractions

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#1.2A

understand and use equivalent fractions, simplifying a fraction by cancelling common factors

\(\dfrac{8}{60} = \dfrac{2}{15}\) in its simplest form (lowest terms)

#1.2B

understand and use mixed numbers and vulgar fractions

#1.2C

identify common denominators

#1.2D

order fractions and c alculate a given fraction of a given quantity

#1.2E

express a given number as a fraction of another number

#1.2F

use common denominators to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers

\(\dfrac{2}{3} + \dfrac{5}{7}, \quad 3\dfrac{1}{5} - 2\dfrac{2}{3}\)

#1.2G

convert a fraction to a decimal or a percentage

\(\dfrac{3}{5} = 0.6 = 60\%\)

\(\dfrac{4}{9} = 0.4444... = 44.4...\%\)

#1.2H

understand and use unit fractions as multiplicative inverses

\(3 ÷ 5 = 3 × \dfrac{1}{5}\)

#1.2I

multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers

\(\dfrac{2}{3} × \dfrac{5}{7}, \quad 3\dfrac{1}{5} ÷ 2\dfrac{2}{3}\)