SOLUTION: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a fraction is three to five. If fifteen is subtracted from the numerator and added to the denominator, the new fraction reduces to
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Question 1068148: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a fraction is three to five. If fifteen is subtracted from the numerator and added to the denominator, the new fraction reduces to one-third. Find the original fraction.
Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
(2)
(1) —> (1')
Substitute this into (2) so you'll have one equation with one unknown (y):
etc.
Solve for y then plug into (1), (1') (easiest), or (2) to get x.
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