SOLUTION: The denominator of a fraction in its simplest form is greater than the numerator by 5. If 3 is added to the numerator and 2 is added to the denominator, then the fraction itself is

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Question 1178707: The denominator of a fraction in its simplest form is greater than the numerator by 5. If 3 is added to the numerator and 2 is added to the denominator, then the fraction itself is increased by 1/3. Find the original fraction.
I did this:
(x+3)/(x+7)=(x)/(x+5)+1/3
but the answer wasn't right...
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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