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Algebraic fractions: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Algebraic fractions (E2.3, Extended) is part of Algebra and graphs (Extended). STEM Exam Builder holds 84 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 6 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 10 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Add algebraic fractions with numerical denominators
- Add or subtract algebraic fractions with linear denominators
- Subtract algebraic fractions with numerical denominators
- Subtract with one algebraic and one numeric denominator
- Divide algebraic fractions after factorising
- Divide simple algebraic fractions
- Cancel a common linear factor after factorising
- Simplify a fraction with a perfect square numerator
- Simplify using a difference of squares denominator
- Multiply algebraic fractions
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 0 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 68 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 0 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 16 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 0 |
| Level B | 45 |
| Level A | 39 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Try sample questions
These questions are in the sample set anyone can open in the builder without an account. Each opens with its mark scheme on the flip side.
The link opens the builder on Algebraic fractions, Paper 2. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.