SOLUTION: The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If 3 added to both the numerator
and the denominator the resulting number is ¾. What is the original fraction?
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Question 448910: The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If 3 added to both the numerator
and the denominator the resulting number is ¾. What is the original fraction?
Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n=d-4
n+3/d+3=3/4
n=9 d=13
9/13 is the original fraction
check
12/16=3/4
ok
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