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The denominator of a fraction is by 3 larger than the numerator. If the numerator is increased by 5, the fraction becomes 5/4. Find the fraction.
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The denominator of a fraction is by 3 larger than the numerator. If the numerator is increased by 5, the fraction becomes 5/4. Find the fraction.
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n=numerator, d=denominator
"denominator of a fraction is (=) by 3 larger than the numerator
If you add 5 to the numerator you get 5/4
Multiply both sides by 4d
Plug in 3n for d
Solve for n
So the denominator is
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