SOLUTION: The numerator and the denominator of a certain fraction are consecutive odd numbers. If nine is subtracted from the numerator, then the ratio of the numerator to the denominator of

Question 972608: The numerator and the denominator of a certain fraction are consecutive odd numbers. If nine is subtracted from the numerator, then the ratio of the numerator to the denominator of the new fraction is two to three. Find the original fraction.
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The numerator and the denominator of a certain fraction are consecutive odd numbers.

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If nine is subtracted from the numerator, then the ratio of the numerator to the denominator of the new fraction is two to three.
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cross multiply
3(n-9) = 2(n+2)
3n - 27 = 2n + 4
3n - 2n = 4 + 27
n = 31
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Find the original fraction.

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Check this, subtract 9 from the numerator, reduce fraction
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