SOLUTION: The difference between two fractions is 1/8. One fraction is 2/3 of the other. Find the fractions.
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Question 745676: The difference between two fractions is 1/8. One fraction is 2/3 of the other. Find the fractions.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fractions or otherwise, say h and k.
and
and try substitution of h from the second equation.
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