SOLUTION: By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is increased by 20% and its denominator is increased by 50%

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Question 1063221: By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is increased by 20% and its denominator is increased by 50%
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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, original fraction

Numerator increased by 20%:


Denominator increased by 50%:


New fraction:


Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is increased by 20% and its denominator is increased by 50%
 

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