SOLUTION: in a certain fraction, the denominator is 4 less than twice the numerator. If 15 is added to the numerator and subtracted from the denominator, the value of the fraction becomes 4.

Question 992112: in a certain fraction, the denominator is 4 less than twice the numerator. If 15 is added to the numerator and subtracted from the denominator, the value of the fraction becomes 4. Find the original fraction.
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