Question

4. The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 5. If the numerator is increased
by 11 and the denominator is decreased by 14, the new number becomes 5. Find the original rational
number​

Answer 1

Answer:

41/61

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be x

and, denominator be x+5

according to the question

x+11/x+5-11 = 5

x+11/x-6 = 5

x+11 = 5x-30

x-5x = -30-11

-4x=-41

x = 41/4

original rational no. = 41/4

41/4+5

= 41/61

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