SOLUTION: Consider a proper fraction such that the numerator is 2 less than the denominator. If the numerator and denominator are increased by 1, then t
the ratio of numerator and denomina
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Question 1169069: Consider a proper fraction such that the numerator is 2 less than the denominator. If the numerator and denominator are increased by 1, then t
the ratio of numerator and denominator of the new fraction is 4:5. Determine the original fraction?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Follow the description exactly as written. Solve the equation. Determine the original fraction.
The original was .
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Student asks: can you show me how you got that answer like all the calculations?
Response: Read and follow the problem description exactly as it was written. Solve the equation. Determine the original fraction.
As the description went, if d is for DENOMINATOR, then original fraction is . Take it from there...
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