11) The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator.

If 1 is added to the numerator and 2 is added to the

denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to What is the

value of the original fraction.

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3 April, 05:09

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Carter Rodriguez · Answer 1

Let x = the numerator

Let x + 3 = the denominator

(x + 5) / (x + 8) = 4/5 Cross multiply

5x + 25 = 4x + 32

x = 7

x + 3 = 10

7/10

11) The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator.If 1 is added to the numerator and 2 is added to thedenominator, the resulting fraction is equal to What is thevalue of the original fraction.