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The numerator of a fraction is 6 less thandenominator If 3 is added to the numeratorand I is subtracted from the denominator, thefraction is equal to 2/3 find the originalnumber |
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Answer» Answer: Hi , Let the denominator = x Numerator = x - 6 ORIGINAL fraction = ( x - 6 ) / x ---( 1 ) According to the problem given, ( x - 6 + 3 ) / x = 2/3 ( x - 3 ) / x = 2 / 3 3( x - 3 ) = 2x 3x - 9 = 2x 3x - 2x = 9 x = 9 Put x = 9 in equation ( 1 ), Original fraction = ( x - 6 ) / x = ( 9 - 6 ) / 9 = 3 / 9 I hope this HELPS you. :) |
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