SOLUTION: The sum of the numerator and the denominator of the certain fraction is equal to 4,140. When the fraction was reduced, the result was 7 13 . What was the original fraction?

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Question 1030323: The sum of the numerator and the denominator of the certain fraction is equal to 4,140. When the fraction was reduced, the result was 7 13 . What was the original fraction?
Answer by ikleyn(52852) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the numerator and the denominator of the certain fraction is equal to 4,140. When the fraction was reduced,
the result was highlight%28%287%2F13%29%29. What was the original fraction?
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Notice that I corrected your post in order it makes sense. 


If my correction is right, then the answer is 1449%2F2691.


Check: 1449 + 2691 = 4140 and 1449%2F2691 = 7%2F13.