SOLUTION: The denominator of the fraction 4/21 is increased by an amount so that the value of the resulting fraction is 2/13. Determine the amount by which the denominator was increased.
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Question 638880: The denominator of the fraction 4/21 is increased by an amount so that the value of the resulting fraction is 2/13. Determine the amount by which the denominator was increased.
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