SOLUTION: The denominator of a fraction is four more than the numerator. If both numerator and denominator are increased by six, the simplified result is 7/9. Find the original fraction.

Question 1157037: The denominator of a fraction is four more than the numerator. If both numerator and denominator are increased by six, the simplified result is 7/9. Find the original fraction.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, josmiceli:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fraction,

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The fraction,

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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the numerator =
The fraction is:

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given:

Multiply both sides by

and

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The fraction is
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check:

OK
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