SOLUTION: The denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If 1 is added to
both the fraction reduces to 4/5. Find the fraction.
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Question 1055439: The denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If 1 is added to
both the fraction reduces to 4/5. Find the fraction.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the number in the numerator
The unknown fraction is:
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Add to both numerator and denominator
Multiply both sides by
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The fraction is 7/9
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check:
OK
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