Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Mathematics (Specification A)

Fractions: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Fractions.

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Question 1

1 mark

Work out \( \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{8} \).
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Question 2

1 mark

In a box of chocolates, \(\frac{2}{5}\) are milk chocolate and \(\frac{1}{3}\) are dark chocolate.
The remaining 12 chocolates are white chocolate.
Calculate the total number of chocolates in the box.

Question 3

1 mark

Simplify the following complex fraction:
\(\frac{1 - \frac{1}{3}}{1 + \frac{1}{4}}\)

Question 4

1 mark

Work out \(\frac{3}{8}\) of \(400\).

Question 5

1 mark

Work out \(2\frac{2}{5} \div 1\frac{1}{2}\).
Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

Question 6

2 marks

Convert the fraction \(\frac{7}{20}\) into a decimal.

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Question 7

3 marks

Express the recurring decimal \(0.4\dot{1}\dot{5}\) as a fraction in its simplest form.

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Question 8

6 marks

A large square is divided into 9 equal smaller squares. \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the total area of the large square is shaded red. \(\frac{1}{4}\) of the remaining unshaded area is then shaded blue.
What fraction of the large square remains unshaded?

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Question 9

4 marks

Work out the value of \( 5\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{2}{3} \).
Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form. You must show all steps of your working.

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Question 10

4 marks

A baker uses \( 3\frac{1}{2} \) kg of flour on Monday.
On Tuesday, they use \( 1\frac{3}{4} \) times the amount used on Monday.
On Wednesday, they use \( \frac{2}{3} \) of the amount used on Tuesday.
Calculate the total amount of flour used over the three days. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

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