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Let denominator be D
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document.write( "Then numerator is: 2D - 1
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document.write( "We then get: 
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document.write( "2(2D + 2) = 3(D + 3) ------ Cross-multiplying
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document.write( "4D + 4 = 3D + 9
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document.write( "4D - 3D = 9 - 4
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document.write( "Denominator, or D = 5
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document.write( "Numerator: 2D - 1 = 2(5) - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9
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