SOLUTION: the denominator of a certain fraction exceeds it a numerator by 4 . if 2/3 is added to the reciprocal of the fraction , the sum becomes3. find the fraction.

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Question 257412: the denominator of a certain fraction exceeds it a numerator by 4 . if 2/3 is added to the reciprocal of the fraction , the sum becomes3. find the fraction.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(a+4)/a+2/3=3
a=3