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16 May, 08:54

The denominator of a fraction is 4 more than the numerator. if both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction are increased by 3, the new fraction is 5/6. find the original fraction.

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  1. 16 May, 10:50
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    (x+3) / ((x+4) + 3) = 5/6

    (x+3) / (x+7) = 5/6

    6 (x+3) = 5 (x+7)

    6x+18=5x+35

    x=35-18

    x=17

    17 / (17+4) = 17/21

    check : (17+3) / (17+4+3) = 20/24=5/6
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