SOLUTION: In a certain fraction, the numerator is 3 less than the denominator. If 5 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the result is 4/5. Find the original fraction.

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Question 1134878: In a certain fraction, the numerator is 3 less than the denominator. If 5 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the result is 4/5. Find the original fraction.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The fraction, %28d-3%29%2Fd

%28d-3%2B5%29%2F%28d%2B5%29=4%2F5
Solve that!
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d=10

The Fraction, highlight%287%2F10%29