SOLUTION: when 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator of a certain fraction, its value is decreased by 9/40. however, when 3 is subtracted from both, its value is increased by

Question 1037216: when 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator of a certain fraction, its value is decreased by 9/40. however, when 3 is subtracted from both, its value is increased by 9/10. find the denominator of the original fraction
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by MathTherapy(10557) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

when 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator of a certain fraction, its value is decreased by 9/40. however, when 3 is subtracted from both, its value is increased by 9/10. find the denominator of the original fraction

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