Most Common GCSE Maths Fraction Mistakes
Fractions appear throughout GCSE Maths and many students lose marks because of small method errors.
Typical Fraction Errors
- Adding denominators incorrectly
- Forgetting to simplify answers
- Confusing multiplication and addition rules
- Incorrect cancellation
Exam tip: Checking whether answers can be simplified can gain extra marks.
Common mistake: Students sometimes cancel numbers before checking whether it is allowed.
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