SOLUTION: 22. What number must be added to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction 7/11 to give a result of ¾?

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Question 389584: 22. What number must be added to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction 7/11 to give a result of ¾?
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Hi

Let x represent the number added to both numerator and denominator

Question States***

 %287%2Bn%29%2F%2811+%2B+n%29+=+3%2F4

Cross multiplying to solve for n

   4n + 28 = 3n + 33

        n = 5



CHECKING our Answer***

  12/16 = 3/4