document.write( "Question 440666: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a certain fraction is five to eight. If five is subtracted from the numerator and four is added to the denominator, the new fraction reduces to one-half. What is the original fraction?\r
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document.write( "A. 40/52\r
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document.write( "B. 30/60\r
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document.write( "C.35/56 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #307409 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5x-5/8x+4=1/2 \n" ); document.write( "8x+4=10x-10 \n" ); document.write( "14=2x \n" ); document.write( "7=x \n" ); document.write( "The original fraction was 35/56.. \n" ); document.write( " |