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GCSE Maths Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions, with full model answers. Covers equivalent fractions, simplifying and comparing fractions.

Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About GCSE Maths Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions

Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions is a Grade 1+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.

What you need to know

  • Equivalent fractions Multiply or divide top and bottom by the same number.
  • Simplifying Divide by the highest common factor.
  • Ordering Use a common denominator to compare.

Common mistakes in Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions

  • Adding to top and bottom to make equivalents.
  • Comparing denominators only.

Try two Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions exam-style questions

1. Simplify 18/24. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

3/4

2. Write 2/3, 3/5 and 7/10 in order, smallest first. (2 marks)

Show the mark scheme answer

3/5, 2/3, 7/10

Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions FAQs

Which exam boards include Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 1+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.

How should I use these Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.