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what number must be added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction (5/23) to give a fraction equal to (1/3).
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28%28x%2B5%29%29%2F%28%28x%2B23%29%29\"$ = $\"1%2F3\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "Cross multiply:
\n" ); document.write( "3(x+5) = 1(x+23
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\n" ); document.write( "3x + 15 = x + 23
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\n" ); document.write( "3x -x = 23 - 15
\n" ); document.write( "2x = 8
\n" ); document.write( "x = 4 has to be added:
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\n" ); document.write( "Check, add 4 to both numerator and denominator: 9/27 = 1/3 \n" ); document.write( "

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