SOLUTION: If 1 is added to the numerator of a certain fraction the value becomes one-third. But if 1 is subtracted from the denominator of the fraction the value becomes one-fourth. Find the
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Question 609228: If 1 is added to the numerator of a certain fraction the value becomes one-third. But if 1 is subtracted from the denominator of the fraction the value becomes one-fourth. Find the given fraction.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+1)/y=1/3;
(x-1)/y=1/4
x=7
y=24
7/24 is the "given" fraction
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