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Question 1169066: Good day. May you please assist me another question. The question follows:
Consider a proper fraction such that the numerator is 2 less than the denominator. If the numerator and denominator are each increased by 1, then the ratio of the numerator and denominator of the new fraction id 4:5. Determine the original fraction.
Answer by Solver92311(821)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Let the original denominator be represented by . Then the original numerator must be represented by , making the original fraction be:



Increase the numerator and denominator by one each and the ratio is 4:5, so:



Solve for (hint: cross-multiply) and then construct the original fraction using

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