GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Fractions - Explained

This video tutorial covers non-calculator GCSE Higher exam questions from the 2018 series. It provides techniques for solving problems in a structured manner, focusing on adding and dividing fractions. The instructor emphasizes the importance of preparation, such as knowing formulas and having necessary tools. The tutorial includes detailed explanations of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, finding common denominators, and using the Keep, Change, Flip method for division. The video aims to equip students with strategies to tackle similar problems under exam conditions.

What is the first step in preparing for a math exam according to the tutorial?

• Understand multiple methods to solve problems

• Practice past papers

• Bring a calculator

• Memorize all the formulas

How do you convert 2 and 1/7 into an improper fraction?

• 13/7

• 16/7

• 14/7

• 15/7

What is the lowest common multiple of 7 and 4?

• 21

• 35

• 28

• 14

What is the final answer for the addition of 15/7 and 5/4?

• 85/28

• 90/28

• 100/28

• 95/28

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Convert to decimals

• Keep, Change, Flip

• Add the fractions

• Find a common denominator

What is the improper fraction form of 1 and 1/5?

• 5/6

• 6/5

• 7/5

• 5/7

What is the simplified form of 24/15 as a mixed number?

• 1 and 3/5

• 1 and 4/5

• 1 and 2/5

• 1 and 1/5