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in a certain fraction, the denominator is 5 less than the numerator. if 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 5/4. find the original fraction. Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! in a certain fraction, the denominator is 5 less than the numerator. if 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 5/4. find the original fraction
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let x=numerator
x-5 = denominator
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x+5/(x-5+5)=5/4
x+5/x=5/4
5x=4x+20
x=20
original fraction=20/15
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