document.write( "Question 1160140: In a certain fraction, the numerator is 7 less than the denominator. If booth the numerator and denominator are increased by 2, the new fraction equals 4/11. What is the original fraction? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #783304 by MowMow(42)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! N/D = (D-7)/D \n" ); document.write( "(D-7+2) = (D-5)/(D+2) \n" ); document.write( "2D=73 \n" ); document.write( "D = 73/2 which is not a whole number \n" ); document.write( "Therefore, there is no solution. \n" ); document.write( " |