SOLUTION: Consider a proper fraction such that the numerator is 2 less than the denominator. If the numerator and denominator are each increased by 1, then the ratio of the numerator and

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Question 1169239: Consider a proper fraction such that the numerator is 2 less than the denominator. If the
numerator and denominator are each increased by 1, then the ratio of the numerator and
denominator of the new fraction is 4:5. Determine the original fraction
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The original fraction, n%2F%28n%2B2%29

The description second sentence, %28n%2B1%29%2F%28n%2B3%29=4%2F5
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4%28n%2B3%29=5%28n%2B1%29
4n%2B12=5n%2B5
7=n


The original fraction highlight%287%2F9%29