SOLUTION: The denominator of a fraction is four more than twice the numerator. If both numerator and denominator are decreased by eight, the simplified result is 2/7. Find the original fract

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Question 1157566: The denominator of a fraction is four more than twice the numerator. If both numerator and denominator are decreased by eight, the simplified result is 2/7. Find the original fraction
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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The fraction, n%2F%282n%2B4%29

The described decreases, %28n-8%29%2F%282n-4%29=2%2F7

The fraction: 16%2F36