SOLUTION: The denominator of a certain fraction is 6 more than the numerator, and the fraction is equivalent to 1/3. find the numerator.

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Question 1199173: The denominator of a certain fraction is 6 more than the numerator, and the fraction is equivalent to 1/3. find the numerator.
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+a%2F%28a%2B6%29+=+1%2F3+



Cross multiply and solve for a = 3