SOLUTION: when a fraction is reduced to its lowest term, it is equal to 3/4. The numerator of the fraction when doubled would be 34 greater than the denominator. Find the fraction.

Question 891932: when a fraction is reduced to its lowest term, it is equal to 3/4. The numerator of the fraction when doubled would be 34 greater than the denominator. Find the fraction.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The first part gives the fraction. The second part gives a description between numerator and denominator.

n for numerator;
d for denominator.

. This shows ratio between n and d, regardless of reduced or in other terms.

, notice from the wording, "would be 34 greater", meaning ADDITION.
That could be a reason why you found the question difficult.

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substitute into the reduced-form equation.
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Solve the inner-green outlined part for n.
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CHECK:

YES.

(Notice in the "CHECK", the is outlined in red.)

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I made the same mistake that you probably made, when going through the problem the first time.
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