SOLUTION: The denominator of a certain fraction is 8 more than numerator. If both parts of the original fraction are added with 6, the new fraction becomes 9/13 . Find the original fraction
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Question 293142: The denominator of a certain fraction is 8 more than numerator. If both parts of the original fraction are added with 6, the new fraction becomes 9/13 . Find the original fraction.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+6)/((x+8)+6)=9/13
x=12
original fraction 12/20
check
12+6/20+6=18/26=9/13
ok
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