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16. The numerator of a fraction is 6 more than the denominator. If 5 is subtracted from the denominator,the fraction becomes Find the fraction. |
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Answer» Let the numerator be xand denominator ve (x+6)After adding 2,New numeraror = (x+2)New denominator = (x+6+2)= (x+8)New Fraction= 1/2(x+2)/(x+8)= 1/22(x+2) = 1(x+8)2x+4 = x+82x-x = 8-4x= 4Hence,nunerator = x= 4denominator = (x+6)= (4+6) = 10Original fraction= 4/10 or 2/5 2/5 is the best answer.. |
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