SOLUTION: the numerator is 4 less than the denominator.if 2 is subtracted both to the numerator and denominator ,the result fraction is 1/2.find the original fraction
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Question 585110: the numerator is 4 less than the denominator.if 2 is subtracted both to the numerator and denominator ,the result fraction is 1/2.find the original fraction
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
((d-4)-2)/(d-2)=1/2
d=10
6/10 is the original fraction
check
(6-2)/(10-2)=4/8=1/2
ok
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