SOLUTION: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a certain fraction is one to four. If three is added to the numerator and subtracted from the denominator, the new fraction reduces
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Question 915481: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a certain fraction is one to four. If three is added to the numerator and subtracted from the denominator, the new fraction reduces to one-third. What is the original fraction?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = 4n
3(n+3) = 4n - 3
12 = n
12/48 the original fraction
and...checking
15/45 = 1/3
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