Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q15
15 Work out \(\quad \dfrac{5}{8} + \dfrac{13}{16}\)
Give your answer as a mixed number. [3 marks]
| Answer | Mark | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| \(\left(\dfrac{5}{8} =\right) \dfrac{10}{16}\) or Converts both fractions to a common denominator with at least one numerator correct | M1 | |
| \(\dfrac{23}{16}\) | A1 | oe improper fraction |
| \(1\dfrac{7}{16}\) | B1ft | oe mixed number ft correct conversion of their improper fraction to a mixed number |
Additional guidance
Ignore incorrect simplification after B1 or B1ft awarded