SOLUTION: The numerator of the fraction is 8 less than the denominator. If 1 is added to the numerator and subtracted from the denominator, the resulting fraction is 2/3. Find the fraction

Question 991330: The numerator of the fraction is 8 less than the denominator. If 1 is added to the numerator and subtracted from the denominator, the resulting fraction is 2/3. Find the fraction
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The original fraction is,

Then it becomes,

So the original fraction was,

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