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 427621: 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 htmentor(1343) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The original fraction is
Then the new fractions is
Solve for x: 5x + 5 = 4x + 12 -> x = 7
So, the original fraction is 7/(7+2) = 7/9
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