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The value of a fraction whose numerator is eight less than its denomonator is 1/3
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The value of a fraction whose numerator is eight less than its denomonator is 1/3
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we have the following relationship
(d-8) / d = 1/3
cross multiply the fractions
3*(d-8) = d
3d - 24 = d
2d = 24
d = 12
value of fraction is 4/12
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